SPS Chapter Research Award
The SPS Chapter Research Award funds undergraduate-led, innovative physics research projects to strengthen SPS chapters and promote student collaboration and scientific engagement.
Funder: Society of Physics Students
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (applications open) | November 15, 2026 (application deadline; annual, due following Monday if on weekend)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 per award; several awards made annually; one-year project duration.
Summary: Supports imaginative physics research projects led by undergraduate SPS chapters to enhance chapter activities and engagement.
Key Information: Only SPS chapters in good standing may apply; proposals must be student-led with advisor approval.
Description
The SPS Chapter Research Award offers competitive grants to undergraduate Society of Physics Students (SPS) chapters to support innovative, student-driven physics research projects. The program is designed to strengthen SPS chapters through hands-on research, foster collaboration among students, and enhance the impact of SPS activities at the local and national level. Projects may involve experimental, theoretical, or computational research, and must be imaginative and likely to contribute to the SPS mission.
