Research, Funding, and Awards

  • 2017 University Scholars Selected

    The 2017 cohort of University Scholars has been selected. Details about the students, their projects, and their advisory committees can be found on the University Scholar website

    The University Scholar Program is one of the most prestigious programs for undergraduates at the University of Connecticut. Available to students from all of the University's schools and colleges, the University Scholar Program allows students to design and pursue an in-depth research or creative project and to craft an individualized plan of study that supports their intellectual interests during their final three semesters. Each student is mentored by an advisory committee of three faculty.

    No more than 30 University Scholars are selected each year. Admission is based on an application submitted during the first semester of a student’s junior year. Applications are reviewed by an interdisciplinary faculty committee that looks for innovative projects and academically rigorous course selection. Graduation as a University Scholar recognizes a student's exceptional engagement in research and/or creative endeavors.

    For more information, contact: Monica van Beusekom at monica.vanbeusekom@uconn.edu