Summer Undergraduate Research Grants

Summer Undergraduate Research Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Kentucky Academy of Science
Amount: Up to US $3,000
Last Updated: August 08, 2025

Summary

The Summer Undergraduate Research Grants, offered by the Kentucky Academy of Science, support undergraduate students at Kentucky colleges and universities in their faculty-supervised research during the summer. These grants cover essential budget items such as supplies, travel, and stipends, fostering scientific discovery and understanding in Kentucky. Eligible students must work under a faculty member who is a Kentucky Academy of Science member, ensuring a collaborative and enriching research experience.

Overview

The Kentucky Academy of Science is an engaging group of scientists and citizens who are the voice of science in Kentucky. The mission of the Kentucky Academy of Science is to foster scientific discovery and understanding in Kentucky. The Kentucky Academy of Science makes available funds for research planned and conducted by undergraduate students of Kentucky colleges and universities under the supervision of a faculty member. Summer Undergraduate Research Grants are intended to provide support for students engaged in faculty-supervised research during the summer months. Allowable budget items include supplies, equipment, travel directly related to the research project, and a summer stipend for the student.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. This fund is for the research, planned and conducted by undergraduate students of Kentucky colleges and universities.The research should be under the supervision of a faculty member. Faculty sponsors/researchers must be members of the Kentucky Academy of Science. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Ensure your faculty sponsor/researcher is a member of the Kentucky Academy of Science.

Ineligibility

Indirect costs are not allowed.