Research, Funding, and Awards

  • UConn IDEA Grant App Deadline 12/17

    Applications for UConn IDEA Grant summer funding are due Monday, December 17th!

    The UConn IDEA Grant program awards funding of up to $4000 per student to support self-designed projects including:

    • Artistic & creative endeavors
    • Community service initiatives
    • Entrepreneurial ventures & prototype development
    • Research projects
    • Other innovative, student-driven projects

    Undergraduates in all majors at all UConn campuses can apply. Applications are accepted from individuals and from small groups.

    Information Session:
    Please encourage interested students to attend the upcoming UConn IDEA Grant information session to learn more about the program.

    • Wednesday, November 28th, 4:00pm, Oak 201

    IDEA Grant Office Hours:
    Students can also stop by office hours to have questions answered or application materials reviewed!

    • Thursday, December 6th, 1:00-4:00pm, Rowe 409
    • Friday, December 7th, 10:00am-1:00pm, Rowe 409

    Application Deadlines:
    Summer 2019 Funding: Monday, December 17, 2018
    2019-20 Academic Year Funding: Monday, March 11, 2019

    More information on the UConn IDEA Grant can be found at http://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/IDEA. This workshop is coordinated by the Office of Undergraduate Research.

    If you require an accommodation to participate in these events, please contact Melissa Berkey at (860) 486-5189 at least one week prior to the workshop.

    For more information, contact: Melissa Berkey at melissa.berkey@uconn.edu