Applications for UConn IDEA Grant summer funding are currently being accepted. Funding of up to $4000 per student is available to support student-designed projects including:
- Artistic and creative endeavors
- Entrepreneurial ventures and prototype development
- Original research projects
- Service initiatives
- Other innovative, student-driven projects
Undergraduates in all majors at all UConn campuses can apply. Applications are accepted from individuals and from small groups of students who want to work collaboratively on a project.
Application Deadlines: The application deadline for summer 2016 funding is Friday, December 11, 2015. Academic year funding applications will open in February and will be accepted until March 14, 2016.
UConn IDEA Grant Drop-In Hours:Students can stop by drop-in hours for proposal reviews or to have questions on the IDEA Grant program answered.
Thursday, December 3rd, 2:00-5:00pm, Rowe 409
Friday, December 4th, 11:00am-2:00pm, Rowe 409
Students can also schedule an advising appointment with program coordinator Melissa Berkey through email (Melissa.berkey@uconn.edu) for proposal reviews, to discuss project ideas and learn more about the IDEA Grant program. Skype and phone appointments are available for students at the regional campuses and those studying abroad.
Click here to learn more about the UConn IDEA Grant program. For more information, contact: Melissa Berkey at melissa.berkey@uconn.edu.
For more information, contact: Melissa Berkey at melissa.berkey@uconn.edu