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URI Application

Deadline: November 16

Undergraduate Research Initiative

Eligibility: Majors and combined majors in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities are eligible. Students who receive other funding (e.g., from the Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships) for the same projects are eligible for funding only for those expenses not covered by other awards. Students should note in their application if they have applied to other funding sources and notify Liza Weinstein immediately, with a revised budget request, if they have success in securing such funding.

Students may also be working on their research in a research-related course (Senior Seminar/Capstone, Directed Study, INSH 2991, INSH 4991, etc.) or as a final paper for another course. Students should also note this on their application

Details of Award:

  • All applications must identify at least one faculty mentor.
  • Amount awarded will be up to $1000.
  • Award may aid any stage of the project.
  • Eligible requests include, but are not restricted to, stipends to support student participation, materials, and supplies, aid in data collection, or dissemination of work.
  • Students who have not previously received an Undergraduate Research Award will have priority for funding.
  • Applicants whose work involves human subjects (e.g., interviews) must consult with the mentor about whether or not to seek IRB review. If IRB review is needed, the proposal must include a timeline for seeking such review, and applicants must submit evidence of IRB approval or exemption before funds will be disbursed.

Deadline and Dates:

  • Spring deadline is November 16
  • Awardees will present the research at the Spring Undergraduate Research Forum (URF) scheduled for Thursday March 25 at 3pm.

Application Process: Fill out the online application form below. A completed application includes:

  • A faculty sponsor who must be willing to sponsor your research;
  • Brief descriptions of the research project on which you will be working, your contribution, and how the award will help you achieve your academic goals;
  • An itemized budget;
  • Comprehensive resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Review Process: All applications will be reviewed by a faculty committee. The committee will be looking for:

  • clearly described research projects, including timelines;
  • well defined student contributions and expected benefits;
  • significant anticipated outcomes;
  • and appropriate and detailed budget rationales.