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 John Morello, Associate VP for Academic Affairs, George Washington Hall, room 309

DEADLINES FOR 2008-2009

(Undergraduate Research Grants)

Fall applications due – September 12, 2008

Fall awards announced – September 23, 2008

Spring applications due – January 23, 2009

Spring awards announced – February 2, 2009

Summer applications due – April 13, 2009

Summer awards announced – April 24, 2009

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.