Is your student thinking about what they’re going to do after graduation? The nationally awarded Undergraduate Research & Creative Scholarship program at BSU can help them make it happen. We provide students with funding and opportunities to delve into topics they are interested in under the mentorship of a professor in their field. Undergraduate research inspires students to discover their future careers.
We offer:
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Funding for research supplies and expenses Research Internships that are paid positions for students assisting professors with research
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Research Internships that are paid positions for students assisting professors with research
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Our signature summer paid-research opportunity, the Adrian Tinsley Program (ATP) in which students conduct full- or part-time research or creative work over the summer under the mentorship of a professor. Your student will receive a stipend of $5,000 (for a full-time project) or $2,500 (for a part-time project) as well as funding for supplies.
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Presentation opportunities on campus at the end of each semester (December and April)
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Conference travel funding for students to present their research or creative work at regional and national conferences
Need help paying for project-related expenses?
Semester Project Grants offer non-competitive funding for your student’s research expenses:
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BooksLab supplies
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Lab supplies
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Equipment
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Research incentives
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Art suppliesTravel to field-research sites
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Travel to field-research sites
Has your student ever wanted to travel to present their research at a professional conference?
Conference Travel Grants cover the costs of your student’s travel to present their research at a regional or national conference. The grant pays for travel expenses, hotel, and registration fees for students whose work is accepted for presentation.
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Regional conference grants – up to $500 to present at a conference within driving distance of the university. May include hotel, travel expenses, and conference registration.
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National conference grants – up to $1,500 to present at a conference requiring airfare.
Your student can also submit written work to be published in our research journal, the Undergraduate Review.
For more information on any of the opportunities, please contact UndergraduateResearch@bridgew.edu.