Minigrants

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Engaged Learning 
2nd Floor Student Services Building
900 University Ave
Riverside, CA 92521 
Tel: (951) 827-7389
Email: engage@ucr.eduugr@ucr.edu 

Program Overview

Undergraduate Research Mini-grants provide funding to support research expenses related to faculty-mentored/student-led research and creative projects. Funds are also available for Travel Grants to support undergraduate students who present their research at national conferences

Funding up to 1k (offered twice a year).  Students can only be funded once each academic year. There is no cost to apply for mini-grants.
 

Target Audience and Requirements

All UCR sophomores and juniors can apply for mini-grants. 

  • Minimum GPA 3.0
  • Faculty Mentor Letter of Recommendation
  • End of Year Report
  • Participation in Research Symposium

Research Grant: 

  • Must submit original proposal w/ clear timeline, methodology & citations, and justified budget.

Travel Grant: 

  • Proof of acceptance to present at the conference
  • Explanation of research
  • Expected learning outcomes from the conference
     

Deadlines

For Spring & Summer Awards:

  • March 1 at 5 pm

For Summer & Fall Awards:

  • May 1 at 5 pm

For Winter & Spring Awards: 

  • November 1 at 5 pm 

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