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Applications are considered on the basis of the applicant 's ability to assist in research and field development activities , departmental recruitment needs and seniority in the bargaining unit . In the process , do n't just state the problem ; do the research and the creative work in writing that articulate a compelling case for the project , whether it is a merit scholarship for history majors , a restricted endowment to provide income for books for the library , departmental equipment needs , computer hardware , or whatever .