Research, Funding, and Awards

  • UConn IDEA Grant Applications Due 3/8

    The application for UConn IDEA Grant academic year funding is open! Funding of up to $4000 is available to support student-designed projects including:

    • Artistic and creative endeavors
    • Entrepreneurial ventures and prototype development
    • Original research projects
    • Service initiatives
    • Other innovative, student-driven projects

    Undergraduates in all majors at all campuses can apply. Applications are accepted from individuals and from small groups of students who want to work collaboratively on a project.

    Application Deadline:

    • 2021-22 Academic Year Funding: Monday, March 8, 2021, 11:59pm

    Click here to learn more about the UConns IDEA Grant program.

    Interested students can schedule a virtual advising appointment with program coordinator Melissa Berkey to learn more about the IDEA Grant and to discuss their project ideas. Appointments can be scheduled online through Nexus or through email.

    For more information, contact: Melissa Berkey at melissa.berkey@uconn.edu