Scholarship & Award Announcements

  • Fall 2022 UConn IDEA Grant Recipients Announced

    Congratulations to the three undergraduates awarded UConn IDEA Grants in the fall 2022 funding cycle! These outstanding recipients will enrich their undergraduate experiences through engaging in independent, student-designed research projects over the summer with the support of faculty mentors.

    Click here to view the list of fall 2022 UConn IDEA Grant award 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 projects. 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.

    Next Application Deadline: Friday, March 10, 2023 for 2023-24 Academic Year Funding

    Click here for more information on the UConn IDEA Grant program.

    For more information, contact: Melissa Berkey, Office of Undergraduate Research at melissa.berkey@uconn.edu