Is there a creative endeavor you want to engage in
or an original research project you would like to conduct?
Do you have an idea for a product you would like to develop,
an entrepreneurial venture you want to launch,
or a service initiative you would like to implement?
The UConn IDEA Grant program awards funding of up to $4000 per student to support self-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.
Information Sessions:
Attend one of the upcoming UConn IDEA Grant information sessions to learn more about the program.
- Tuesday, October 9th, 4:00pm, Rowe 213
- Wednesday, October 10th, 4:00pm, Oak 201
Can’t attend an information session? Schedule an advising appointment with program coordinator Melissa Berkey to learn more about the IDEA Grant and to discuss your project ideas. Appointments can be scheduled online through Nexus or through email.
Application Deadlines:
Summer 2019 Funding: Monday, December 17, 2018
2019-20 Academic Year Funding: Monday, March 11, 2019
More information on the UConn IDEA Grant can be found at http://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/IDEA. This workshop is coordinated by the Office of Undergraduate Research.
If you require an accommodation to participate in these events, please contact Melissa Berkey at (860) 486-5189 at least one week prior to the workshop.
For more information, contact: Melissa Berkey at melissa.berkey@uconn.edu