The UConn IDEA Grant program awards funding of up to $6,000 per student to support original, creative, innovative, self-designed projects including:
- Artistic & creative endeavors
- Community service initiatives
- Entrepreneurial ventures & prototype development
- Research projects
Undergraduates in all majors at all UConn campuses can apply. Applications are accepted from individuals and from small groups.
Application Deadlines:
- Summer 2026 Funding: Friday, 12/5/25, 11:59pm
- 2026-27 Academic Year Funding: Friday, 3/13/26, 11:59pm
For more information, go to https://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/idea.
For more information, contact: Melissa Berkey at melissa.berkey@uconn.edu