As an undergraduate at NAU, there are many ways to obtain funding for research-based, scholarly, or creative projects, including grants, awards, and scholarships.
Interns-to-Scholars (I2S) program Accordion Closed
I2S is a program designed to enable undergraduates, especially sophomores, to work as assistants on faculty scholarly, creative, or research projects in all disciplines. Interns are paid for participation. Find out more about the I2S program.
Student-led Projects in the Arts, Creative Activity, and Scholarship (SPArCS) Accordion Closed
This annual grant funds student-designed projects in the arts, humanities, letters, photography, and film. Learn more about SPArCS.
Hooper Undergraduate Research Award (HURA) Accordion Closed
This annual grant funds student-designed projects in all disciplines. Learn more about HURA.
Urdea Collaborative Research Award Accordion Closed
The Urdea Collaborative Research Awards fund interdisciplinary projects between students in the Steve Sanghi College of Engineering and the College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences. Teams of 2-5 students may apply to receive up to $7,500 to support their work. Learn more about the Urdea Collaborative Research Award.
Jean Shuler Research Mini-Grants Accordion Closed
The Jean Shuler Research Mini-Grants are designed to encourage research, scholarly, and creative activities between undergraduate students and faculty mentors. Undergraduate students may submit a proposal for a student-led research project under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Jean Shuler Research Mini-Grants provide financial support up to $500 for consumable materials, training expenses, and/or travel expenses related to completing the project. Learn more about Jean Shuler Research Mini-Grants.
Student Travel Awards Accordion Closed
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity provides some funding for NAU undergraduate students or groups to present, attend, compete, or accept awards at regional, national, or international conferences. Learn more about Student Travel Awards.
W.E.B. DuBois Emerging Scholars Fellowship Award Accordion Closed
The W.E.B. DuBois Emerging Scholars Fellowship provides $5,000 to an NAU undergraduate student who is conducting research, creative scholarship, or an innovative project under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Learn more about the W.E.B. DuBois Emerging Scholars Fellowship Award.