[Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University](https://arboretum.harvard.edu)

September 8, 2025 (Fall) | January 26, 2026 (Spring) | March 23, 2026 (Summer)

Amounts vary; supports undergraduate research projects with priority for those using MCZ, HUH, or AA resources.

Supports Harvard College undergraduates in faculty-supervised research, prioritizing use of MCZ, HUH, or AA collections and related fieldwork, especially for senior thesis work.

--- ## Description The Grants-In-Aid of Undergraduate Research (GUR) program provides funding for Harvard College undergraduates to pursue research under the supervision of tenure-track faculty. Projects from any academic discipline are eligible, but preference is given to those that utilize the research collections, laboratories, or facilities of the Museum of Comparative Zoology (MCZ), Harvard University Herbaria (HUH), or Arnold Arboretum (AA), as well as related fieldwork. Special funds are available for projects using HUH and AA collections, with AA funds focusing on research involving living collections. The program particularly encourages projects that contribute to senior honors theses or serve as preliminary studies for such theses. --- ## Due Dates - Fall: September 8, 2025 - Spring: January 26, 2026 - Summer: March 23, 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Funding amounts vary depending on the scope and needs of the project. - Awards are intended to support undergraduate research activities, with priority for projects utilizing MCZ, HUH, or AA resources. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be Harvard College undergraduates. - Research must be supervised by a tenure-track faculty member. - Projects in any subject area are eligible. - Priority is given to projects using MCZ, HUH, or AA collections, laboratories, or facilities, and to related fieldwork. - Projects supporting senior honors theses or preliminary thesis studies are especially encouraged. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the [CARAT system](https://carat.fas.harvard.edu/applicant/newApplication?applicationPurposeId=4&fundingSourceId=4246). - Harvard students, faculty, and staff log in with HarvardKey; those without a Harvard University ID may use a Harvard Guest Account. - Application components and detailed requirements may be found on the [program page](https://www.mcz.harvard.edu/grants-in-aid-undergraduate-research). - For questions about MCZ funding, contact [mczfunding@fas.harvard.edu](mailto:mczfunding@fas.harvard.edu). --- ## Additional Information - Special funding is available from HUH and AA for projects specifically using those collections. - Arnold Arboretum funds are primarily for research involving living collections. - Projects not directly related to MCZ, HUH, or AA may still be considered, but with lower priority. --- ## External Links - [Program Information and Application](https://www.mcz.harvard.edu/grants-in-aid-undergraduate-research) - [CARAT Application Portal](https://carat.fas.harvard.edu/applicant/newApplication?applicationPurposeId=4&fundingSourceId=4246) - [Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University](https://arboretum.harvard.edu) - [Harvard URAF Principles & Policies](https://uraf.harvard.edu/principles-and-policies-applicants) - [Harvard URAF Application Opportunities](https://uraf.harvard.edu/apply-opportunities) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Webpage | |---------------------------------|----------------------------------------|----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Arnold Arboretum | arbweb@arnarb.harvard.edu | 617.384.5454 | [Contact Form](https://arboretum.harvard.edu/visit#contact_us) | | MCZ Funding (questions only) | mczfunding@fas.harvard.edu | — | [Program Page](https://www.mcz.harvard.edu/grants-in-aid-undergraduate-research) |

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