The foundation particularly considers projects that enhance Rutgers University. Proposals that improve the experience of living and working on a large campus or that enhance the reputation of some aspect of the university should be submitted. It is important to be imaginative and creative while remaining realistic about what actually can be done. Below are topics for consideration. Return to this page on occasion to see new RFP announcements.

Requests for Proposals (RFP's) are now being announced for the following projects:

• The increasing population of students, staff and faculty at Rutgers has resulted in a significant increase in traffic congestion. Since it is too large a problem to be resolved by just one plan, select one specific problem area on one specific campus. Develop a proposal to remedy the problem.
  
  
• Consider the Busch Campus. Because of its size, students often have difficulty moving efficiently from one place to another. Housing, the School of Engineering main buildings, the Library of Science and Medicine, the Student Center and other academic, athletic, and social centers cannot typically be reached by walking. As a result, the campus lacks the the sense of community that other campuses enjoy. Develop a proposal to remedy the problem.
  
  
• Think about issues of safety for members of the Rutgers Community. With an ever increasing population, there may be areas that need to be addressed so that work, recreation, and socialization can occur without fear. Develop a proposal to address one safety issue for one campus.
  
  
• Evaluate the learning facilities at Rutgers, including regular classrooms, lecture classrooms, engineering labs, and computer labs. Look for inefficiencies or ergonomic concerns that negatively impact on student learning. Select a specific site. Develop a proposal to remedy the problem.
  
  
• Enrollment increases have placed strains on student housing. Look for problems involving quality of life, personal safety, or academic success. Develop a proposal to remedy a specific problem.
  
  
• Consider an issue in your particular field of study that has potential application to benefit Rutgers. Develop an original proposal to address the issue.

Requirements for Proposal Funding: To be considered for funding, the following documentation must be submitted according to time frames established by the course instructor

1. A one page letter to the foundation to introduce yourself, establish your credentials, and state the problem or issue for which you will develop the proposal
   
   
2. A five to seven page letter to the foundation which reports primary research pertaining to the problem and a review of secondary scholarly research showing your familiarity with the paradigm used by engineers to address similar problems
   
   
3. A ten to fifteen minute oral presentation before foundation representatives to highlight key elements of the problem, pertinent literature, plan of action, and budget
   
   
4. A final proposal that includes all elements required by your instructor

Send all correspondence to:

Margaret Gilroy (or) Jerome McGlynn
Director of Funding for Student Proposals
The Rutgers Needs You Foundation
321 Olde Queens Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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