WMU College of Arts and Sciences: Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Grant

The WMU College of Arts and Sciences offers the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Grant to support undergraduate students in hands-on research with faculty. This grant encourages academic excellence by providing funding for materials, stipends, travel, and project-related expenses. Students must have a declared major in the college, complete at least 9 credit hours, and maintain good academic standing to be eligible. Funds are disbursed under faculty supervision, ensuring proper use according to university procedures.

The College of Arts and Sciences represents the academic heart and liberal arts core of Western Michigan University and provides a broad range of academic programs for students.
The Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Grant in the College of Arts and Sciences at Western Michigan University is provided to support opportunities for undergraduate students to engage in hands-on research or creative activities with faculty from the College of Arts and Sciences beyond the classroom. This grant is intended to recognize and foster academic excellence and potential.
Funding may be used to:
Provide up to $1500 for materials and supplies for research and creative activity.Student stipend (up to $1,500 can be used for hourly wages, using a rate of $12-15 per hour), Travel to conduct research or creative activity, or  Other expenses related to carrying out the project. These funds may be used in conjunction with other internal WMU student awards. Recipients may request a renewal for one additional term after providing a progress report for their project. The number of qualified applicants, the types of awards requested, and the available funds will determine how many awards are made.
Funds for this award will be disbursed to a departmental account under the supervision of the student’s faculty mentor and the department chair. Funds must be used in accordance with University procedures and for the purpose for which they were awarded. This award will be offered for the deadlines listed as long as funds are available.

Eligibility

Proposals from students and faculty in any discipline within the College of Arts and Sciences are welcome. Students funded to work with a faculty member for an Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Grant must: Have a declared major or minor in a department or program within the College of Arts and Sciences, Have completed or be enrolled in at least 9 credit hours at WMU, Be enrolled during the semester (fall, spring, summer I, and/or summer II) for which they are requesting funds, and Be in good academic standing. Applications must also include a faculty mentor in the College of Arts and Sciences who will supervise the student’s research or creative activities.