What Grants Are Available to Students?

Students Engaged in the Arts and Research (SEARCH) and Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity (SUROP) grants are available for student-led, faculty-mentored research, scholarly, and creative projects.

• SEARCH provides up to $1,250 in reimbursable research expenses undertaken during the academic year. For the 2023-2024 Academic Year, applications are due at 5:00 p.m. on September 15.
• SUROP provides students with a $2,000 tuition grant and up to $1,250 in reimbursable research expenses for projects undertaken during the summer. For the 2023 Summer Term, applications are due at 5:00 p.m. on March 3.

How to Apply for a Student Grant

To apply for a SUROP or SEARCH grant, first review the complete grant application guidelines. You will need the following information to complete the online application:

• Project Narrative that addresses your project description, methods, time schedule, student background, importance to the student, and budget (save as PDF)
• Project Area (select from those described in the application guidelines)
• Faculty mentor’s email address
• Department chair or division head’s email address (faculty mentor’s department)
• IACUC, IBC, IRB, RSC, or HIPAA approval (for projects that require compliance committee review—combine the approval letter with the project narrative into a single PDF)
• Technology Consultation for funding requests for hardware or software (save as PDF)

Read SUROP grant application guidelines (PDF)

Questions? Register for a Grant Writing Workshop

Students who plan to apply for SUROP grants are encouraged to attend a workshop to learn more about the application guidelines and strategies for writing a successful proposal. The workshop will offer hands-on writing time for students to draft their applications. The workshop will be held on campus on Wednesday, February 22, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

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Deadlines

September 15 for SEARCH

SEARCH Grant applications for the 2023-2024 Academic Year must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 15, 2023.

March 3 for SUROP

SUROP Grant applications for the 2023 Summer Term will open in January 2023 and must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 3, 2023.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit materials at least 48 hours before the deadline to allow faculty mentors time to upload a recommendation letter and department chairs/division heads to endorse the application before it is reviewed by the Undergraduate Research Advisory Board. Once you submit your application, it cannot be revised.

Upload your grant application