Funder: Brown University
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Faculty rankings) | September 2027 (Faculty proposals) | October 2027 (Spring student applications)
Funding Amounts: Need-based stipends; semester projects last at least 10 weeks, summer projects at least 8 weeks
Summary: UTRAs support Brown undergraduates collaborating with faculty on research and curriculum development through new mentoring partnerships.
Key Information: Applicants must be active Brown undergraduates and meet SPRINT eligibility and UTRA prior-collaboration restrictions.
Description
Brown University’s Undergraduate Teaching and Research Awards (UTRAs) support faculty-led research and curriculum development involving undergraduate students across all disciplines, from their first through fourth year. Students contribute to faculty projects while developing as scholars through mentorship. Projects may involve laboratory, archival, or field research, or the creation and revision of courses. Awards support fall, spring, and summer collaborations, with international projects available only during summer.
The program focuses on creating new student–faculty partnerships. Equity and access are central priorities: Brown encourages faculty to post opportunities openly so students can apply directly, helping address barriers to mentoring relationships, particularly for minoritized students. Faculty benefit from both project assistance and the perspectives undergraduate collaborators bring.
