Research, Funding, and Awards

  • UConn IDEA Grant - Information Sessions

    The UConn IDEA Grant program awards funding of up to $4000 per student to support original, creative, innovative, 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 are accepted from individuals and from small groups.

    Students are encouraged to attend an online information session to learn more about the program.

    • Tuesday, November 9, 4:00-5:00pm
    • Friday, November 12, 3:30-4:30pm

    Links to join are available at https://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/workshops/

    Application Deadlines:

    • Summer 2022 Funding: Friday, December 10, 2021, 11:59pm
    • 2022-23 Academic Year Funding: Friday, March 11, 2022, 11:59pm

    More information on the UConn IDEA Grant program: https://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/IDEA

    For more information, contact: Melissa Berkey, Office of Undergraduate Research at melissa.berkey@uconn.edu