Funding of up to $4000 per student is available through the UConn IDEA Grant to support self-designed projects including artistic endeavors, community service initiatives, research projects, entrepreneurial ventures, and other innovative projects.
Undergraduates in all majors at all campuses can apply. Applications are accepted from individuals and from small groups.
Please encourage your students to attend one of the upcoming UConn IDEA Grant information sessions to learn more about the program.
- Wednesday, October 15, 5:00-6:00pm, Rowe 213
- Thursday, October 16, 12:30-1:30pm, Rowe 213
- Thursday, October 16, 5:00-6:00pm, ARTB 107
- Friday, October 17, 1:00-2:00pm, Rowe 131
Interested students can also schedule an advising appointment with Program Coordinator Melissa Berkey via AdvApp (under “Enrichment Programs”) to discuss their project ideas.
Application Deadlines:
- Summer Funding: December 17, 2014
- Academic Year Funding: March 16, 2014
More information on the UConn IDEA Grant can be found at http://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/IDEA.
For more information, contact: Melissa Berkey at melissa.berkey@uconn.edu