Grants-In-Aid of Undergraduate Research
Supports Harvard undergraduates in faculty-supervised research, prioritizing projects using MCZ, HUH, or Arnold Arboretum scientific collections and those linked to senior honors theses.
Funder: Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Fall cycle) | February 2027 (Spring cycle) | April 2027 (Summer cycle)
Funding Amounts: Academic year: typically up to $1,200 per semester; Summer: up to $6,000 (stipend or travel); awards generally range from $500–$2,500.
Summary: Supports Harvard College undergraduates in faculty-supervised research, with preference for projects using MCZ, HUH, or Arnold Arboretum collections, labs, or facilities, and those linked to senior honors theses.
Description
This program supports Harvard College undergraduates undertaking research projects under the supervision of Harvard tenure-track faculty. Projects in any subject area are eligible, but preference is given to those utilizing the Museum of Comparative Zoology (MCZ), Harvard University Herbaria (HUH), or Arnold Arboretum (AA) research collections, laboratories, and facilities, as well as associated fieldwork. The program particularly encourages research that facilitates senior honors theses or related preliminary studies. Funding is available for laboratory supplies, travel-related expenses, and stipends.
