Grants

The Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship offers funding twice per year (fall and spring) in support of faculty-led undergraduate student research, scholarship, and creative activity. Faculty and students in all academic disciplines are encouraged to submit proposals.

Funds can be used to towards travel or the purchase of materials and supplies necessary for the project. Individuals may submit one proposal (travel or materials) per seasonal round.

See previously funded projects below.

Call for Proposals

Faculty

All details are in the Call for Proposals.

Faculty may submit an application needed to conduct research or scholarly work OR an application for travel to conduct or present research or scholarly work in collaboration with one or more undergraduate students. Please note: Faculty must accompany the traveling student(s) to the research experience to receive funding from CURS. Review the Call for Proposals prior to submitting an application.

Faculty research projects must be submitted to the CURS Undergraduate Research Opportunity Portal by August 31st (Fall) / January 31st (Spring) to be reviewed for CURS funding. Documentation of research courses (ex. CURS 2990, HONR 3990H, or Department 4990) for students to receive funding. CURS abides by the add/drop deadline set forth by the Registrar's Office.  CURS Course Request Form

Submit A CURS Faculty Grant Application

Students

All details are in the Call for Proposals.

Undergraduate students may submit an application for travel to conduct or present research or scholarly work produced in collaboration with a faculty mentor. 

Student travel grants must be student-written (a faculty mentor may review the proposal), and these submissions are weighed against other student applications. Review the Call for Proposals and evaluation rubric for guidance. 

**Note that all travel grants operate on a reimbursement basis. Travel must be completed and student must submit receipts in order to receive the granted funds.**

Documentation of research courses (ex. CURS 2990, HONR 3990H, or Department 4990) for students to receive funding. CURS abides by the add/drop deadline set forth by the Registrar's Office.  CURS Course Request Form

Submit A CURS Student Grant Application

Process & Timeline

Timeline (Fall Round/ Spring Round)	Materials (Faculty only)	Travel (Faculty and Students)
Deadline:   Aug 31 / Jan 31	Faculty member applies for funding through CURS website. Must include CURS Materials Budget sheet.	Faculty member/ Student applies for funding through CURS website. Must include AU Travel Authorization form and CURS Travel Budget sheet.
September/ February	CURS review process and notifications via email	CURS review process and notifications via email
First 2 weeks of October/ March	Funds distributed to faculty department for purchase 1, 3
July - December /  January - May		Travel activity2
Approx. 1 week following TES submission		Funds distributed to faculty/student for reimbursement
May/ December	Grant Final Report due	Grant Final Report due

Notes. Dates are based upon FY2025. Consult purchasing for AY26 deadlines. 

¹ Faculty member is responsible for abiding by all university purchasing deadlines and rules (April 4 - technology software; May 16 – purchase requisitions; May 2 - technology hardware purchases; May 27 - P-Card purchases) 

²  Travel Expense Statements (TES) and accompanying receipts must be submitted to CURS within 30 days after return. May 31 – last day for traveler to submit TES to CURS. First Friday in June 13- last day for CURS to submit Travel Expense Statements to Accounts Payable. 

³ Note all software and technology purchases must be approved through IT request process before the purchase can be made. Allow ample time for this process. 

Please contact Elizabeth Eisner if you have any questions. 

 

Submit A CURS Faculty Grant Application

Submit A CURS Student Grant Application

Tips for Writing a Competitive CURS Proposal

2024-2025 Funded Projects

2024 Fall Grant Awardees

2025 Spring Grant Awardees