UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH GRANTS

As noted in its Mission Statement, the University of Mary Washington “. . . especially encourages the participation of undergraduates in research.”  Last academic year, 150 students received Undergradate Research Grants from UMW.  Students from 17 different academic departments received awards, enabling them to conduct a wide range of projects.  Look under the option for “Grants Awarded in 2007-2008” to see the diversity of projects supported.

Undergraduate Research Grants may be requested to:

(1) support for research-related supplies, services, and materials costs,

(2) support research-related travel (such as field studies or trips to primary source collections), or

(3) support travel to professional meetings and conferences where students present the results of their research.

Submit all applications to the Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, George Washington Hall, room 314

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DEADLINES FOR 2009-2010

(Undergraduate Research Grants)

Fall applications due – September 11, 2009

Fall awards announced – September 22, 2009

Spring applications due – January 22, 2010

Spring awards announced – February 2, 2010

Summer applications due – April 12, 2010

Summer awards announced – April 23, 2010

For projects that will run from the fall through the spring, apply by the deadline indicated for fall projects.

Apply for undergraduate research grants in the time period in which the proposed project activity will occur.  For activities occurring between September 16 and December 31, use the Fall application period; between January 1 and May 31, use the Spring application period; between June 1 and September 15, use the Summer application period.  If a proposed project overlaps funding periods, apply for funding in the period in which the project will conclude.