Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
Supporting research and creative scholarship
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs works to create a supportive academic environment for students, faculty and staff who wish to pursue research and other scholarly endeavors. Through its collaboration with The Center of Excellence for Faculty and Undergraduate Student Research, ORSP helps students understand the research process, facilitates the faculty/student mentoring process and offers internal grant funding for student-faculty collaborative research. They also provide assistance to those applying for external grant funding and direct students to internships and scholarships.
Researchers and Innovators Club
Join this student organization to get to know other students interested in research opportunities, learn about research in other disciplines, gain presentation skills and support for your own research. And have fun!
Funding opportunities for students
Research should add to your knowledge bank, not empty your savings account. Take advantage of the many grants and scholarships that are out there for undergraduates who want to participate in additional creative, scholarly activities.
Student-Faculty Research Collaboration
Receive a stipend of up to $2000/student through the Student-Faculty Research Collaboration program, and up to $600 to cover research expenses.
- The first call for proposals will be mid-July 2018.
- The second call for proposals will be in September 2018.
- In years when there are sufficient funds, we hold the Spring call for proposals in early February.
Diversity Mentoring program
Receive an award of up to $2500 through the Diversity Mentoring program. This program is designed to enhance engagement of low-income students and students of color in faculty/student undergraduate research collaboration.
Open deadline
Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduate
The Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (SREU) program offers a stipend of up to $2,300 for in-depth faculty-mentored undergraduate scholarly projects in any discipline, and up to $600 for supplies and other research expenses.
Deadline February 12, 2018
Research Abroad
The International Fellows Program is dedicated to supporting international student-faculty collaborative research/creative activity and research service-learning (i.e. field research conducted in conjunction with a service-learning experience).
The Kell Container Corporation Scholarship
This annual scholarship offers support to a junior or senior student involved in student-faculty collaborative research. The winner will receive the $2,500 scholarship plus a student stipend and project expense funds.
Deadline March 27, 2018
Larson Research Fellowship
This annual scholarship offers support to a junior or senior student involved in student-faculty collaborative research. The winner will receive the $2,500 scholarship plus a student stipend and project expense funds.
Goldwater Scholarship
ORSP supports the applications process of the four students nominated by the College of Arts and Sciences.
Student travel to present research results
Travel awards are made available to assist students traveling to national or regional professional meetings in order to present the results of collaborative research and creative activity. You can apply up to twice per year and receive up to $700 for the first trip. Awards are generally capped at $1000 per year per student.
Open deadline
McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program
The Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program is designed to break down socioeconomic and racial barriers to students interested in pursuing post-graduate education.
Celebration of Excellence in Research and Creative Activity
Each year ORSP sponsors the week-long Celebration of Excellence in Research and Creative Activity. CERCA gives students from all disciplines a chance to present their research projects to the academic community and the public. In 2017, 581 students participated. Don't miss this chance to share your hard work and exciting discoveries!
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