Applications for UConn IDEA Grant academic year funding are now open. The IDEA Grant awards up to $4000 per student 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 campuses can apply. Applications are accepted from individuals and from small groups of students who want to work collaboratively on a project.
Application Deadline: Monday, March 13, 2017
Information Sessions: Please encourage interested students to attend one of the upcoming UConn IDEA Grant information sessions to learn more about the program.
Thursday, February 2nd, 4:00-5:00pm, Oak 106
Friday, February 3rd, 3:00-4:00pm, Rowe 420
Monday, February 13th, 4:00-5:00pm, Laurel 307
Tuesday, February 14th, 4:00-5:00pm, Rowe 420
Wednesday, February 15th, 12:15-1:15pm, Rowe 420
Students can also schedule an advising appointment with program coordinator Melissa Berkey through email (Melissa.berkey@uconn.edu) for proposal reviews and to discuss project ideas. 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