The Office of Undergraduate Research offers two types of research grants to support undergraduate research: Short Term Grants and Long Term Grants. Review the options below to determine which grant is the best fit for your project.
Undergraduate Research Grants
Choose the Right Grant for Your Research
Grant Options at a Glance
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Short Term Grant | Long Term Grant |
| Maximum Award | $1,000 | $3,500 |
| Best For | Smaller, preliminary, or exploratory projects | Substantial, in-depth projects |
| Typical Duration | Usually completed within a semester | Multiple semesters or summer research |
| Research Scholarship | Not available | Up to $1,500 |
| Part of a Course | Must use Short Term application | Not available |
| Capstone/Thesis | -- | Priority given |
Short Term Grant Details
Short Term Grants provide for smaller independent student projects, including preliminary or exploratory research. Projects that are part of a course are automatically Short Term Grants.
- Up to $1000
- Students must be currently enrolled at the time of application.
- Grant funds may not be used for a research scholarship.
- Funds expire two years after the award date. All reallocations and fund transfers must be completed before the expiration date.
Long Term Grant Details
Long Term Grants support substantial, in-depth research projects that typically span multiple semesters or include significant summer research. Priority is given to projects that culminate in an honors thesis or other capstone project.
- Up to $3,500
- Students must be currently enrolled in at least one course for the duration of the research project.
- Up to $1,500 of the total request may be allocated as a research scholarship.
- Funds expire two years after the award date. All reallocations and fund transfers must be completed before the expiration date.
Research Scholarships
Research Scholarships are available only through Long Term Grants.
A Long Term Grant budget may include a research scholarship if you will engage in the equivalent of 10 full-time weeks of research. The scholarship may support research conducted during the summer.
If requesting a Research Scholarship, please include all significant time commitments (5 or more hours per week) that you expect to maintain throughout your project, such as class, employment, or other regular commitments.
- Up to $1,500
- Available only as part of a Long Term Grant.
- Requires the equivalent of 10 full-time weeks of research.
Grant Application
Ready to apply? Download the grant application below and follow all instructions provided on the form.
Need more assistance?
If you would like to review examples of previously funded grants or receive additional guidance, Therese Cavlovic is available for appointments on Fridays between 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve a time, please send a calendar invitation to tcavlovic@weber.edu.
Research Committee Representatives
| Representative/College | Phone Number | Email Address |
| Elaine Schnabel Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities |
elaineschnabel1@weber.edu | |
| Thi Nguyen Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities |
801-626-6525 | thinguyen2@weber.edu |
| Fan Zhang Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities |
801-626-6430 | fanzhang1@weber.edu |
| Grace Zhang John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics |
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lixuanzhang@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 |
| Jeff Pashnick College of Science |
734-673-1753 | jeffpashnick@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 | |
| Kathryn Sperry College of Social Sciences & Education Representing all departments except Child & Family Studies and Teacher Ed. |
kathrynsperry@weber.edu |