Mark Diamond Research Fund
The Mark Diamond Research Fund (MDRF) gives grants to graduate students for research expenses related to their thesis or dissertation. PhD students may apply for up to $2,000, MFA students for up to $1500, and Master's students for up to $1000. The MDRF grant is only for University at Buffalo graduate students in programs participating in the Graduate Student Association and who have not waived the student activity fee. Applicants should be in the latter stages of research.
- MDRF Application Instructions UPDATED 4/30/13 (Word / PDF)
- MDRF Application UPDATED 4/30/13 (Word / PDF)
- MDRF Grant Writing Tutorial UPDATED 11/23/12 (PDF)
- MDRF Grant Writing Tips NEW 12/18/12 (PDF)
- How to Submit Receipts to MDRF (PDF)
- Encumbrance Form (Excel / PDF)
- Requisition Form (PDF)
- Mileage Reimbursement Form (Word / PDF)
- Certificate of Understanding & Acceptance (Word/ PDF)
- Equipment Available through MDRF (Word/ PDF)
- NonRefundable List (Word/ PDF)
- Receipt for Services (Word / PDF)
- Transcription Receipt (PDF)
- Subject Expense Log (PDF)
- Reimbursement / Advance / Payment Form (PDF)
If you have any questions, please contact MDRF Director Sierra Adare-Tasiwoopa ápi at gsa-mdrf@buffalo.edu or stop by during MDRF Office Hours.