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American University is pleased to offer the opportunity for undergraduates to apply for small grants in order to conduct research or creative projects.  The dean of academic affairs invites full-time undergraduates to apply for one of the three types of awards outlined in detail in the links below: a Summer Research Fellowship, a fall or spring term Student Research Award, or for smaller funding through a revolving Student Research Expenses Fund.

Students are encouraged to study the eligibility guidelines carefully for each competition, and to reach out and collaborate with faculty sponsors.  Students must meet the deadline for applying online specified for each competition.   The university urges students to participate as the awards are designed to assist qualifying undergraduates to enrich their academic experience.  Use the links above to explore the specific options available after reading the bulleted details below.

These research grants are available to all undergraduate students subject to the particular specifications of each competition. Overall criteria are:

 

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  • Students must be full-time undergraduate students at American University in good standing.
  • Applications will be made online and submitted to the General Education Office.
  • Faculty members who direct projects may be full or part time and will be eligible for stipends or research funds as specified.
  • Sponsoring faculty must write a statement of support for the students proposed research and it must be submitted with the application.
  • Applications will be screened by a panel of faculty and staff from academic affairs offices and decisions will be announced as soon as they are determined.
  • Students are eligible for a single award from this competition; there is no restriction on funding from other sources, nor upon being awarded funds from other sources concurrently with an Undergraduate Research Support award.
  • All research or creative activities must be consistent with the universitys policies and requirements on research, and all international travel must conform to the policies on travel and international travel. It is the awardees responsibility to consult the appropriate documents.

 

 

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