Student Micro Grant Program
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The Student Micro Grant Program funds student-faculty research on rural Pennsylvania policy issues, aiming to produce practical results that inform state or local government decisions.
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Funder: Center for Rural Pennsylvania
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per project; duration up to 6 months; funds awarded to the university.
Summary: Supports student-led, faculty-supervised research on rural Pennsylvania policy issues, emphasizing outputs that inform state or local government.
Key Information: Faculty advisor must be from eligible PA institutions; no indirect costs allowed.
Description
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania’s Student Micro Grant Program provides funding for students to conduct original research projects addressing the needs and concerns of rural Pennsylvania residents from a public policy perspective. Projects must be supervised by a qualified faculty member and are designed to foster strong faculty-student collaboration. Research topics may include community development, local government, natural resources, education, agriculture, health, and other issues relevant to rural policy. The program emphasizes practical outputs that can inform state or local government decision-making.
