Provost's Undergraduate Research Fund
Brandeis University’s Provost's Undergraduate Research Fund supports mentored undergraduate research or creative projects in any discipline, offering funding for research, senior theses, and conference presentations.
Funder: Brandeis University
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Senior Thesis & Academic Year – Fall) | January 2027 (Senior Thesis & Academic Year – Spring) | March 2027 (Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships)
Funding Amounts: Summer Fellowship: $5,000 stipend; Academic Year/Senior Thesis: up to $250 per project; Conference: up to $300
Summary: Supports Brandeis undergraduates in all disciplines to conduct research or creative projects with faculty mentorship during the summer or academic year.
Description
The Provost's Undergraduate Research Fund at Brandeis University provides financial support for undergraduate students to pursue original research or creative scholarship in any discipline—including the creative arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and interdisciplinary projects. Students work under the mentorship of a Brandeis faculty member and are encouraged to engage deeply with their projects, contribute to the campus research community, and present their findings. Funding is available for summer research fellowships, academic year research expenses, senior thesis research, and travel to present at academic conferences.
