University of Kansas Undergraduate Research Scholarship 2027 with US$1,000 in Funding
Applicant criteria
- NationalityNo specific nationality required
- AgeNo specific age required
- GenderBoth
Opportunity criteria
- Opportunity FieldMedical Sciences, Science, Engineering and Architecture , Others
- Job locationUnited States
- Deadline2026-10-31
Opportunity description
The University of Kansas in the United States offers the Undergraduate Research Awards (UGRA), a funding program designed to support research and creative projects and help students carry out original work under academic supervision.
The award provides US$1,000 in funding to each selected student and is open to undergraduate students enrolled at the University of Kansas across all academic disciplines, including science, engineering, humanities, social sciences, the arts, and other creative fields.
The program aims to strengthen students’ skills in research, critical thinking, and creativity, while encouraging them to develop new ideas and complete independent projects during a single academic semester under the supervision of a faculty member or university-approved research mentor.
Benefits
Receive a US$1,000 financial award.
Flexibility to use the scholarship funds according to the student’s needs, subject to the university’s disbursement procedures.
Carry out an original research or creative project under the supervision of an academic mentor.
Open to students from all academic disciplines, including the arts, creative writing, and filmmaking.
Gain practical experience in research proposal development, project implementation, and presenting results.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must be undergraduate students enrolled at the University of Kansas and pursuing a degree during the award period.
Students from all academic disciplines are eligible to apply.
Applicants must be enrolled full-time during the spring or fall semester in which they receive the award, although exceptions may be approved in certain cases.
Submit an original research or creative project that makes a clear contribution to the relevant academic or artistic field.
The project must be feasible to complete within one academic semester.
Obtain the approval of a University of Kansas faculty member or approved research mentor who will supervise the project.
Submit a complete research proposal in accordance with the university’s application guidelines.
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