Congratulations to the 13 undergraduates awarded UConn IDEA Grants in the spring 2025 funding cycle! The award recipients represent a range of disciplines, from Biomedical Engineering to Environmental Sciences, and Mathematics to Music. Recipients will spend the 2025-26 academic year conducting independent research and engaging in creative endeavors.
Click here to view the spring 2025 UConn IDEA Grant recipients.
Special thanks to the faculty and staff who supported student applications to the UConn IDEA Grant and to those who will be mentoring the award recipients as they complete their projeects. This program would not be possible without your support.
The UConn IDEA Grant program awards funding to support self-designed projects including artistic endeavors, community service initiatives, research projects, prototyping and entrepreneurial ventures, and other creative and innovative projects. Undergraduates in all majors at all UConn campuses can apply. Applications are accepted twice per year from individuals and from small groups who plan to work collaboratively on a project.
For more information, contact: Melissa Berkey, Office of Undergraduate Research at melissa.berkey@uconn.edu