Are you interested in pursuing a faculty-supervised research or creative activity? If so, you may apply to be selected as an Undergraduate Research Scholar and receive $1000* to embark on your research or creative adventure.
The Office of Undergraduate Education, in partnership with the Undergraduate Research Office, designates up to 300 first-time Undergraduate Research Scholars every year. Each Scholar receives a one-time award of $1000*. Applications are accepted year-round, on or before the first of each month.
What can I do?
You can conduct research or pursue a creative activity with a faculty member’s supervision in any discipline, on any campus of The Ohio State University. For example, you can work alone or in a small group, in a traditional or interdisciplinary field, in a lab, a studio, or off campus. Projects in all majors are appropriate, including arts and humanities.
What do I need to apply?
- Completed application form
- 2 page statement of intent
- 3 page project proposal
- Copy of unofficial advising report
- Letter of agreement from your faculty mentor (submitted by faculty mentor separately from student’s application packet)
- IRB or IACUC Submission Documentation (if applicable, see Eligibility)
- Project Budget (if applicable, see *Special Funding Conditions under Eligibility)
When can I apply?
Applications are accepted and awarded on a monthly basis. Review of applications will occur after the first of each month and notifications of award will be sent out by the 15th of each month.
Applicants who are not funded will automatically be considered for the next 2 months, unless an application is withdrawn. Those who are not funded after 3 application cycles may then re-apply 6 months after the original submission.
Next application deadline: November 1, 2014. The Research Scholar Award application has been updated with new requirements for the November cycle– be sure to download and submit the most recent version.