Funding of up to $4000 per student is available through the UConn IDEA Grant to support student-designed projects including artistic endeavors, community service initiatives, research projects, entrepreneurial ventures, and other innovative projects.
Undergraduates in all majors at all campuses can apply. Applications are accepted from individuals and from small groups.
Please encourage your students to attend one of the upcoming UConn IDEA Grant information sessions to learn more about the program.
Upcoming Information Sessions:
Wednesday, September 14th, 4:00-5:00pm, Rowe 420
Thursday, September 15th, 4:00-5:00pm, Gentry 246
Friday, September 16th, 12:30-1:30pm, Rowe 321
The summer funding application deadline is Monday, December 19th, 2016. Applications for academic year funding will open in February 2017.
Interested students can also schedule an advising appointment with Program Coordinator Melissa Berkey to learn more about the IDEA Grant and to discuss project ideas. Appointments can be scheduled via AdvApp (under “Enrichment Programs”) or through email (melissa.berkey@uconn.edu).
More information on the UConn IDEA Grant can be found at http://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/IDEA.
For more information, contact: Melissa Berkey at melissa.berkey@uconn.edu