Research, Funding, and Awards

  • UConn IDEA Grant Applications Due 3/13

    Applications for UConn IDEA Grant academic year funding are currently being accepted. 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:
    The deadline for academic year funding is Monday, March 13, 2017, 11:59pm.

    UConn IDEA Grant Office Hours:
    Please encourage interested students to stop by office hours for proposal reviews or to have questions on the IDEA Grant program answered.

    • Thursday, March 9, 1:00-4:00pm, Rowe 409
    • Friday, March 10, 1:00-4:00pm, Rowe 409

    Students can also schedule an advising appointment with program coordinator Melissa Berkey through email (Melissa.berkey@uconn.edu) for proposal reviews and to discuss project ideas. Skype and phone appointments are available for students at the regional campuses and those studying abroad.

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

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