Decisions about financial assistance for research are made by the Committee on Research and Service at several specific points during the academic year depending on the time period in which applications are submitted: 1) between the beginning of the semester and October 15; 2) between October 16 and January 15 of the next calendar year; and 3) between January 16 and April 15. Applications for financial assistance submitted after April 15 will be considered only if funds are available and only if requests do not exceed $300.