Faculty & Department Grant Applications

Program Overview

VPUE Departmental and Faculty Grants for Undergraduate Research introduce Stanford undergraduates to rigorous methods of inquiry, analysis, and creativity relevant to the academic discipline of interest.

Grants will:

Support student training and learning through participation in faculty-designed research, scholarly, and creative projects
Promote the inclusion of students in intellectual communities
Help students develop the skills that enable more independent projects in the future

VPUE Departmental Grant for Undergraduate Research

VPUE Departmental Grants for Undergraduate Research support cohorts of students mentored by multiple Stanford Academic Council or University Medical Line faculty members, each affiliated with the department, program, or research center submitting the application. Departmental Grant applications open by the first day of classes each academic year during the Fall Quarter. The deadline each year is October 31st.

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VPUE Faculty Grant for Undergraduate Research

VPUE Faculty Grants for Undergraduate Research support a single student mentored by a single Stanford Academic Council or University Medical Line faculty member. The Faculty Grant application opens the first day of classes each academic year during the Winter quarter. The deadline each year is February 15th. Please note that faculty mentors with access to a VPUE Departmental Grant are less likely to receive funding.

**Important note: Faculty Grants MUST be submitted directly by the eligible faculty mentor - not a student or third party (e.g. PI, admin, staff member, etc.).

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Eligibility

VPUE Departmental and Faculty Grants for Undergraduate Research are subject to VPUE's Eligibility Requirements. Please read these requirements carefully before applying, recruiting mentors or students, or designing projects.

Grant Funding

Stipends

Grants primarily fund undergraduate stipends for full time project engagement over the summer. This project engagement constitutes an experiential learning opportunity for students, and is not employment.

Programming Funds

VPUE Departmental Grants for Undergraduate Research may also fund expenses, activities, and events that build a cohort or community of undergraduate researchers. Up to $250 per full time student may be requested.

Proposed expenses not pertaining to stipends or programming funds are rarely supported, and should be carefully described and justified in the proposal.

More Information

For additional guidance on grant policies and processes, visit the VPUE Departmental and Faculty Grant Administration web page.

Proposal Guidelines & Selection Criteria

VPUE Departmental and Faculty Grants are competitive and even strong proposals may receive only partial funding. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review our Eligibility Requirements and Proposal Guidelines prior to submitting an application.

Program Contacts

For questions regarding program goals, proposal content, or review criteria, please contact:

Brian Thomas
Senior Director of Undergraduate Research
bthomas@stanford.edu

For questions regarding grant administration and budgets, please contact:

Undergraduate Research
vpue-research@stanford.edu