Research, Funding, and Awards

  • 3/9/20 - UConn IDEA Grant Applications Due

    UConn IDEA Grant applications for 2020-21 academic year funding are due Monday, March 9, 2020 by 11:59pm.

    Please encourage interested students to attend the upcoming application preparation workshop or UConn IDEA Grant office hours if they have questions on the application or if they would like to have their application materials reviewed.

    Preparing Your IDEA Grant Application

    • Monday, February 24th, 4:00-5:00pm, McHugh 106

    UConn IDEA Grant Office Hours

    • Friday, March 6th, 1:00-4:00pm, Rowe 409

    Students can also schedule an advising appointment with program coordinator Melissa Berkey via Nexus or email.

    Program Information
    The UConn IDEA Grant program awards funding of up to $4000 per student to support self-designed projects including creative endeavors, research projects, community service initiatives, entrepreneurial ventures, and other innovative projects.

    Undergraduates in all majors at all UConn campuses can apply. Applications are accepted from individuals and from small groups working collaboratively on a project.

    More information is available at ugradresearch.uconn.edu/IDEA.

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