Funder: Western Washington University
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Fall) | January 27, 2027 (Winter) | April 21, 2027 (Spring)
Funding Amounts: Up to $750 per proposal, available for up to 12 months or until graduation or departure from WWU
Summary: Supports WWU undergraduates undertaking research, scholarly inquiry, and creative projects that advance their educational goals.
Key Information: Faculty advisor and department chair approval are required before an application is considered submitted.
Description
Western Washington University’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Opportunities Grant supports research, scholarly inquiry, and artistic or creative work with the potential to significantly advance students’ educational goals. Administered through Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP), the program funds practical project costs such as travel, equipment, and supplies. It supports individual and collaborative projects conducted under faculty mentorship, including endeavors required by a student’s degree program.
The program emphasizes scholarly or creative merit, a clearly defined scope, educational impact, and feasibility within the proposed timeline and budget. Sharing results is central: projects may culminate in presentations, workshops, publications, performances, literature, or gallery displays. A multidisciplinary Research and Creative Activities Council committee reviews proposals and recommends awards to the Vice Provost for Research, considering both merit and equitable distribution across colleges.
