Jerome A. Schiff Undergraduate Fellows Program
The Schiff Undergraduate Fellows Program funds Brandeis undergraduates to pursue original research or creative projects with faculty mentorship during the academic year.
Funder: Brandeis University
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Application deadline, projected) | April 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $3,000 stipend per fellow for the academic year; $500 research reimbursement for faculty mentor
Summary: Supports Brandeis undergraduates to conduct original research or creative projects with faculty mentorship over the academic year.
Description
The Jerome A. Schiff Undergraduate Fellows Program at Brandeis University provides funding for undergraduates to pursue innovative research, creative, or pedagogical projects under the guidance of a Brandeis faculty mentor. The fellowship is designed to foster independent scholarly or creative work, allowing students to develop and execute original ideas throughout the academic year. Fellows are expected to engage in regular mentorship, take intellectual risks, and present their findings to the Brandeis community. The program encourages creativity, preparedness, and a commitment to advancing new knowledge or artistic expression.
