Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program
Northwestern's Buffett Institute funds faculty to employ undergraduates as research fellows on globally focused projects, fostering international research collaboration and student engagement.
Funder: Northwestern University
Due Dates: January 15, 2027
Funding Amounts: Grant supports faculty to hire undergraduate research fellows; specific dollar amounts not specified.
Summary: Supports Northwestern faculty to engage undergraduates in global or international research projects.
Key Information: Projects must begin in summer and may extend up to three quarters into the following academic year.
Description
The Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program, administered by the Roberta Buffett Institute for Global Affairs at Northwestern University, provides funding for faculty to hire undergraduate students as research fellows or assistants on projects with a global or international focus. The program aims to advance faculty research addressing international questions while offering undergraduates substantial hands-on research experience. Projects are required to launch in the summer and may continue, depending on faculty needs and student availability, for up to three additional quarters during the academic year. This fellowship is part of the Institute’s broader commitment to supporting globally engaged scholarship among Northwestern faculty and students.
