Funding for Undergraduate Research and Scholarships
Research & Educational Funding Opportunities:
The following is a partial list of potential sources of funds for research projects.
Additional research funding opportunities can be found at:
Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowship (CURF) - Major source of Funding Opportunities for Undergraduates
Career Services -More than just Careers at this website
Hamilton Grants-You do not need to be a resident of Hamilton House to use this extensive directory or apply for most of these grants.
Help with proposals & Additional Resources
Eleven Steps to Funding Success--From Career Services
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General Research Grants
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College Alumni Society research grant
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The College Alumni Society Research Grants provide up to $1000 for costs of research projects during the summer or following academic year. Eligibility is limited to freshmen, sophomores or juniors in the College.
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March 1 each year
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The Dow Nang Fan Scholarship provides travel scholarships for Harvard and Penn undergraduate students who wish to spend a summer in mainland China. |
January each year
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The Nassau Fund (up to $1000 per student) administered by CURF. The Nassau Fund Award provides funds for students pursuing an independent scholarly project during the academic year. Funds can be used for costs of materials and supplies, toward travel costs, or for costs of the project. Open to all undergraduates at Penn. |
October each year
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The stipends will give the students the opportunity to work over the summer with a professor at Penn or another institution, in the lab, a museum, or in the field. The stipends are intended by the donor to encourage undergraduate and graduate students in the study of paleontology. The maximum award is $5,000. |
March each year
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| Rose Award |
The Rose Award is a prize of up to $1000 for completed independent scholarly projects. This can include senior theses or any other independent project, whether funded by other Penn grants or not. |
April each year
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| Research Experiences for Undergraduates |
NSF funds a large number of research opportunities for undergraduate students through its REU Sites program. An REU Site consists of a group of ten or so undergraduates who work in the research programs of the host institution. Each student is associated with a specific research project, where he/she works closely with the faculty and other researchers. Students are granted stipends and, in many cases, assistance with housing and travel. Undergraduate students supported with NSF funds must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. An REU Site may be at either a US or foreign location. |
Various
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Grants for Women Only
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Association of Alumnae Scholars Rosemary D. Mazzatenta Award
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Association of Alumnae Scholars Rosemary D. Mazzatenta Award provides up to $1000 either for costs of research or to support a student while performing an unpaid internship. Eligibility is limited to sophomore or junior women in the College.
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March 1 each year
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To encourage women to pursue careers in the environmental field; to mentor students with environmentally-related majors; and provide students connections to SWEP's membership for future internships/careers in the environmental field. |
December each year |
Grants for Specific Groups
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Benjamin Franklin Scholars Summer Research Grants
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Summer funding for students' independent scholar projects. This can include funds for research costs and supplies, travel, or living stipend. Limited to Benjamin Franklin Scholars.
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April each year
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Funding is limited to University Scholars. Funds can be requested for summer living stipends, research costs and materials, travel costs, or other needs. Recipients are required to present at a University Scholars lunch. |
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Scholarships for Undergraduate Tuition
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Application Deadline
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| Goldwater Scholarship |
The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Program was created to encourage outstanding students to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering, and to foster excellence in these fields. Each scholarship covers eligible expenses for undergraduate tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to $7,500 annually. Sophomores and juniors are eligible. U.S. citizens, permanent residents or nationals only. |
November each year |
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Grants of $16,000 for tuition during senior year. Applicants should be undergraduate juniors. The grant is for study in any discipline at any university in the U.S. Students in the humanities are especially encouraged to apply. |
January each year |
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For sophomores and juniors who are interested in careers in environmental public policy, or for Native American or Alaska Native students who are interested in health care or tribal policy. The award covers tuition and fees for one year. U.S. citizens or nationals only. Application information. |
February 10, 2006
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Graduate School /Abroad Funding
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Churchill Scholarship
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The Churchill Scholarship provides one year of graduate study in engineering, mathematics or science tenable at Churchill College, Cambridge University, England. The scholarship includes tuition and fees, plus living allowance. U.S. citzenship required, applicants must be between 19 and 26 years old upon beginning the fellowship.
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November each year
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This Graduate Fellowship funds up to six years of graduate study towards any graduate or professional degree in the US or abroad. Graduating seniors and recent graduates not currently enrolled elsewhere are eligible to apply. |
January each year |
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Merit-based scholarships in any discipline for graduate study or research at University of Cambridge. The scholarships are for one to three years, with a possible extension to a fourth year. No citizenship requirement. |
November each year |
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Two years of study towards a degree in Great Britain. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and have graduated after April, 2001. Stipend covers transportation, maintenance, possible marriage allowance. Fields are unrestricted but candidates must enroll in a degree program. A 3.7 GPA (after freshman year) is required. Candidates are well advised to show interest in universities other than Oxford, Cambridge and London. |
September each year |
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Mitchell Scholarship
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One academic year of post-graduate study at any institution of higher learning in Ireland or Northern Ireland. Named in honor of Senator George Mitchell's contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process, the scholarships are awarded to U.S. citizens between the ages of 18 and 30 who have shown academic distinction, leadership, and commitment to service. There are no restrictions as to the academic field of study. Covers tuition, living allowance, and travel. |
September each year |
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Three year fellowship to support graduate study in science and technology in the U.S. or abroad. Seniors and first year graduate students are eligible. Other grants available to women, minorities. U.S. citizens, permanent resident or US nationals only. |
Early November
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Rhodes Scholarship
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Two or three years of study toward a degree at University of Oxford, England. Tuition and fees plus living allowance. Applicants must not have passed their 24th birthday on October 1 in the year of application. The scholarship includes tuition, fees, and a living allowance. |
September each year |
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One or two years of study at any British university. Restricted to Penn graduating seniors and recent Penn graduates. U.S. citizenship is required. Travel, fees, and a stipend are included in the award. Applicants must apply separately for admission to British universities. |
November each year |
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