Undergraduate Research Scholarship Program
Undergraduate Research Scholarship Program supports undergraduates’ microscopy research across the physical and biological sciences to develop their interest in microscopy as a career or research tool.
Funder: Microscopy Society of America
Due Dates: December 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM US Eastern (Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 per award, to be spent within one year of the award date
Summary: Supports full-time undergraduates conducting microscopy research across the physical and biological sciences.
Key Information: Applicants must be current MSA members with junior or senior standing when research begins.
Description
The Microscopy Society of America (MSA) Undergraduate Research Scholarship Program fosters the educational and research potential of full-time undergraduate students interested in microscopy as a career or major research tool. Projects involving any area of microscopy are suitable, including work across the physical and biological sciences. The program’s central purpose is to help students develop their interest in microscopy through research.
For more than 25 years, the program has supported over 100 projects on a wide range of topics. Funding comes from MSA, matching contributions from its Sustaining Members, and support from individuals. Scholarships help cover student stipends, supplies, and limited research-related travel, while supervisors or sponsoring institutions generally provide instrument access and other research support.
