The UConn IDEA Grant program awards funding of up to $4000 per student to support student-designed projects including:
- Artistic & creative endeavors
- Community service initiatives
- Entrepreneurial ventures & prototype development
- Research projects
- Other innovative, student-driven projects
Undergraduates in all majors at all UConn campuses can apply. Applications accepted from individuals and small groups.
Please encourage interested students to attend one of the upcoming information sessions to learn more about the UConn IDEA Grant program and how to apply.
Information Sessions:
- Tuesday, October 9th, 4:00pm, Rowe 213
- Wednesday, October 10th, 4:00pm, Oak 201
Students can also schedule an advising appointment with program coordinator Melissa Berkey to learn more about the IDEA Grant and to discuss their project ideas. Appointments can be scheduled online through Nexus or through email.
Application Deadlines:
- Summer 2019 Funding: Monday, December 17, 2018
- 2019-20 Academic Year Funding: Monday, March 11, 2019
More Information: http://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/IDEA.
If you require an accommodation to participate in these information sessions, please contact Melissa Berkey at (860) 486-5189 or melissa.berkey@uconn.edu at least one week prior to the session.
For more information, contact: Melissa Berkey at melissa.berkey@uconn.edu