Undergraduate Research Experiences
Forecasted
Nebraska EPSCoR’s Undergraduate Research Experiences grant supports hands-on STEM research opportunities for undergraduates at small Nebraska colleges and universities.
Funder: Nebraska EPSCoR
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per award; typically one-year projects.
Summary: Supports faculty-led undergraduate STEM research experiences at small Nebraska colleges and universities.
Key Information: For faculty at Nebraska institutions with annual research expenditures under $8 million.
Description
This grant program, administered by Nebraska EPSCoR, aims to immerse undergraduate students from small public and private Nebraska colleges and universities in hands-on research within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. The initiative is designed to spark greater student interest in advanced degrees and STEM careers by supporting faculty-led research opportunities. Funding is intended to expand the pipeline of talented STEM graduates by providing resources for impactful undergraduate research projects.
