The application for UConn IDEA Grant academic year funding is now open! 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 who plan to work collaboratively on a project.
Application Deadline:
- 2022-23 Academic Year Funding: Friday, March 11, 2022
Advising Appointments:
Students who have questions about the program or preparing application materials are encouraged to schedule an advising appointment with program manager Melissa Berkey via Nexus. Virtual and in-person options available.
More information on the UConn IDEA Grant program - including program eligibility and timelines - can be found at http://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/IDEA.
For more information, contact: Melissa Berkey, Office of Undergraduate Research at melissa.berkey@uconn.edu