Funding Writing proposals for funding is a standard part of doing research and is often a part of endeavors of non-profit organizations and local government, for that matter. Competition is local for funds from Hamilton College and competition is with a national pool if application is made to organizations such as Sigma Xi, the scientific research society. Writing such proposals is not mandatory . However there are many benefits to undertaking the effort to write and submit a proposal.
Experience is gained.
Classroom supply budgets provide reasonably for laboratory supplies, but when students succeed in bringing in outside funds, the department budget benefits. Other Honors Hamilton College is also fortunate to have a program that promotes student growth and serves the broader community beyond the Hamilton campus. Levitt Scholars present their research at local secondary schools. Students are nominated by faculty and selected by a campus committee. The program was extended to students in science in 1997.