The Office of Undergraduate Research Offers two types of Research Grants: Long Term and Short Term. Please see the details below.
Undergraduate Research Grants
Long Term vs Short Term Grants
Long Term Grant Details
Long Term Grants support substantial, in-depth projects that normally span several semesters or the summer.
- $3500 maximum request
- Priority is given to projects that culminate in an honors thesis or some other capstone project
- Students must be currently enrolled to apply
- Up to $2500 of your total request can be allocated as a research scholarship
- Funds will expire 2 years after the award date. All reallocations, funds transfers must be completed by the deadline
Research Scholarships (Only Long Term Grants)
- Long Term Grant budgets may include a research scholarship, provided that you engage in the equivalent of ten full-time weeks of research. The Research Scholarship can cover research work completed during the summer
- If you are requesting a Research Scholarship, please list all significant time commitments (5+ hours per week) that you expect to maintain over the duration of your project, for example, class and work schedules
- $2500 maximum request
Short Term Grant Details
Short Term Grants provide for smaller independent student projects, including preliminary or exploratory research.
- $1000 maximum request
- Students must be currently enrolled to apply
- Budget may not include a research scholarship
- Funds will expire 2 years after the award date. All reallocations, funds transfers must be completed by the deadline
Grant Application
Download the Grant Application below.
- Follow all instructions on the application form.
Need more assistance?
If you'd like to see examples of previously funded grants or need additional guidance, you can use the scheduling link below to meet with Therese Cavlovic, OUR's Director.
Research Committee Representatives
Representative/College | Phone Number | Email Address |
Yu-Jane Yang Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities |
801-626-7489 | yyang@weber.edu |
Nazneen Ahmad John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics |
801-626-6863 |
nazneenahmad@weber.edu |
Sachini Kodi College of Social Sciences & Education and Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions Representing the following departments: Child & Family Studies, Teacher Ed., Exercise & Nutrition Sciences, and Health, Phys. Ed & Recreation |
801-626-6748 | skodi@weber.edu |
Katrina Twing College of Science |
801-626-6996 | katrinatwing@weber.edu |
Christian Hearn College of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology |
801-626-6898 | christianhearn@weber.edu |
Chere Clawson Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions Representing all departments except Exercise & Nutrition Sciences and Health, Phys. Ed. & Recreation |
cclawson@weber.edu | |
Azenett Garza Caballero College of Social Sciences & Education Representing all departments except Child & Family Studies and Teacher Ed. |
801-626-6249 | agarza@weber.edu |