The UConn IDEA Grant program awards funding of up to $4000 per student to support student-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 accepted from individuals and small groups.
Please encourage interested students to attend one of the upcoming information sessions to learn more about the UConn IDEA Grant program and how to apply.
Information Sessions:
- Thursday, September 5, 4:00-5:00pm, Rowe 213
- Friday, September 6, 4:00-5:00pm, Rowe 213
- Wednesday, September 11, 4:00-5:00pm, Rowe 131
Application Deadlines:
Summer 2020 Funding: Monday, December 16, 2019
2020-21 Academic Year Funding: Monday, March 9, 2020
Students can also schedule an advising appointment with program coordinator Melissa Berkey to learn more about the IDEA Grant and to discuss their project ideas. Appointments can be scheduled online through Nexus or through email.
More information on the program, eligibility requirements, and the application process can be found on the UConn IDEA Grant Program website.
For more information, contact: Melissa Berkey at melissa.berkey@uconn.edu