Student-Innovative-Creative-Hands-on Project (SICHOP) Grant
The SICHOP Grant from the Ohio Space Grant Consortium funds undergraduate-led, hands-on STEM research projects with faculty mentorship and a focus on innovation and outreach.
Funder: Ohio Space Grant Consortium
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted at any time) | December 31 (annual reporting deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per project; 1:1 cost share required; no indirect costs on requested funds.
Summary: Supports undergraduate hands-on STEM projects with faculty mentorship, emphasizing experiential learning and outreach/K-12 engagement.
Key Information: All PIs, mentors, and students must be U.S. citizens; cost share is mandatory.
Description
The Ohio Space Grant Consortium (OSGC) Student-Innovative-Creative-Hands-on Project (SICHOP) Grant provides funding for undergraduate-led, hands-on STEM projects at Ohio institutions. Projects may be individual or group-based and must have a faculty mentor. The program encourages experiential learning, innovation, and the inclusion of outreach components or engagement with Ohio K-12 students. SICHOP is designed to foster creativity and practical skills among undergraduates while supporting NASA’s mission directorates.
