An education in computing and information is empowering, as it enables you to explore and contribute to the solution of problems within and at the confluence of the world’s complex and interacting natural, social, and engineered systems. Our undergraduate programs offer a variety of opportunities for you to pursue innovative research as part of your degree. SCI offers several opportunities to help offset the costs associated with pursuing research and creative efforts.
Funding Opportunities
Summer Scholars
The Summer Scholars Program provides a $4,000 stipend to pursue faculty-guided research and creative efforts during the summer term. In addition to this stipend, students may also include a budget (up to $1,000) for consumable supplies or other expenses associated with the proposed research effort (e.g., filament for 3D printers, specialized hardware or software, or conference/workshop participation costs).
Application
To apply to the Summer Scholars Program, you must:
- Prepare a short project description describing the proposed research and creative effort
- Identify at least one SCI faculty member who will supervise the proposed effort
- Optionally, prepare a budget for other research-related expenses
Applications will be evaluated based upon criteria including:
- Novelty of the proposed research and creative effort
- Reasonability of the scope of the proposed effort
- Potential for impact within one or more SCI disciplines
- Potential for impact beyond SCI
Priority for funding will go to proposed research and creative efforts that leverage computing and information to make contributions beyond a single discipline. Proposed research and creative efforts that span disciplinary boundaries, or deepen our understanding of issues that lie at the intersection of interacting complicated systems will be given the highest priority.
The application deadline for the upcoming Summer Scholars Program is March 15, 2024.
Seed Scholars Grants
Seed Scholars Grants aim to facilitate faculty-guided research at any point in the year. Students are eligible to receive between $500 and $1,000 to support the proposed effort, with the budget typically being directed towards consumable supplies or other expenses associated with the proposed research and creative effort (e.g., filament for 3D printers, specialized hardware or software, or conference/workshop participation costs).
Application
To apply to the Seed Scholars Program, students must:
- Prepare a short project description describing the proposed research and creative effort
- Identify at least one SCI faculty member who will supervise the proposed effort
- Prepare a budget for research-related expenses
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis from August 15 through April 15.