Funded by the President’s Office and Dean’s Office, the Hoffman Research Grant provides research funding for students or groups of students interested in conducting research with guidance from administrators on sexual violence prevention. Grantees will receive a stipend of $1,000 for each term, for up to three terms of research.

We are looking for student research projects that can advance our understanding of sexual assault as it relates to Dartmouth. The research project should either produce findings that can inform a staff- or SPCSA-driven project that contributes to the overall objective of addressing sexual violence at Dartmouth OR research and complete such a project independently.

How To Apply:

1. Identify an area of research or policy related to sexual assault on college campuses, with applicability to Dartmouth.
2. Contact and meet with Amanda Childress, Associate Director of the Student Wellness Center and Mini-Grant Advisor to SPCSA, prior to completing the application in order to further develop the targeted area of research.
3. Contact a relevant staff and/or faculty member to serve as the advisor(s) for the project. The applicant will receive guidance during this step from the Mini-Grant Advisor.
4. Fill out the Application Form and Research Outline (in your email).
5. Send your application and research outline to SPCSA@Dartmouth.edu.

Past Grant Topics:

• 13W: Research on First Responder Training for Dartmouth faculty and staff
• 14F: Comparison of judicial procedures on sexual assault in peer institutions and the COS process at Dartmouth
• 14F: Effectiveness of peer advising groups regarding sexual assault and SAPAs at Dartmouth
• 16S: The Experience of Reporting Sexual Misconduct at Dartmouth College and Decision-Making in the Context of Student Mental Health

Example Topics:

• How can we improve the COS process?
• What technology/apps can be used/created to report sexual violence and increase student safety, and do they work? Might they be useful at Dartmouth?​
• What are the options for students who wish to pursue legal action on sexual assault outside of the COS process?
• How can Dartmouth centralize, more effectively utilize or publicize resources for prevention of sexual assault?

If you are interested or have any questions, contact SPCSA@Dartmouth.edu.