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Frequently Asked Questions
| 1. | What is the National Science Foundation? |
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National Science Foundation is an independent agency of the U.S. Government, established by the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended, and related legislation,
42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq., and was given additional authority by the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C. 1885), and Title I of the Education for Economic Security Act (20 U.S.C. 3911 to 3922). |
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| 2. | What is a first-generation college student? |
| Neither of your parents or legal guardians graduated from a 2-year or 4-year college. |
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| 3. | What is a diverse group? |
| Diversity goes beyond race and ethnicity, to include class, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, political affiliation, socio-economic background, educational level, profession and other
qualities. Please see UNT's
Division of Equity and Diversity. |
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| 4. | How do I get college credit for the NSF Summer Program? |
| You must enroll in an independent studies or special problems course at your school for the summer. Contact your department's advisor for the proper course number. Inform your advisor, department and/or registrar that the course should read "NSF Research Methods." |
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| 5. | What happens if I cannot turn in a complete application? |
| Only complete applications will be considered. Incomplete applications will not be processed. |
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| 6. | Do non-traditional students qualify? |
| Yes. Non-traditional students are welcome to apply. |
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| 7. | How much is the stipend for the NSF Summer Program? |
| The stipend will be determined, but it will consist of approximately
$400 per week. |
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| 8. | Is room and board included? |
| The NSF participants will receive a food allowance and free housing on the UNT campus. |
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| 9. | Do I have to live in the dorm? |
| No. You do not have to live in the dorm if you live in Denton or in the immediate surrounding area. |
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| 10. | Will the NSF program pay for an off-campus apartment? |
| No. Free housing on the UNT campus is provided for the NSF participants who live further away from Denton. |
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| 11. | Do I qualify if I'm not an anthropology major? |
| Yes. The NSF Summer Research Methods Program has an anthropological foundation but it is not required to have an anthropology major. Sociology, psychology, behavior sciences, and other social sciences are welcome to apply. |
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| 12. | Do I qualify if I'm not a social science major? |
| Yes. You only have to be interested in the social sciences. |
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| 13. | What kind of school is the University of North Texas? |
| The University of North Texas is the largest and most comprehensive research and doctoral degree-granting institution in the North Texas area and the flagship of the UNT System. The University is committed to excellence in teaching and the discovery and application of knowledge through research and creative activities. As the educational leader in the North Texas region, the University is dedicated to the development of the area as the number one region in the nation. For more information, please visit
http://www.unt.edu/thinkingabout.htm. |
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| 14. | Where is Denton, Texas? |
| Denton, Texas is about 30 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. For more information, please visit Discover Denton. |
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