Funder: Brown University
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Faculty project proposals)
Funding Amounts: Need-based stipends through SPRINT; semester projects last at least 10 weeks, summer projects at least 8 consecutive full-time weeks
Summary: UTRAs support Brown undergraduates collaborating with faculty on research and course development during the academic year and summer.
Key Information: Students cannot apply with faculty collaborators from a previous summer or more than one semester of research or curriculum development.
Description
Brown University’s Undergraduate Teaching and Research Awards (UTRAs) support collaborative research and course development involving undergraduates and faculty mentors. The program focuses on forming new collaborations: students contribute fresh insights and project assistance while faculty mentor emerging scholars through shared work. Projects take place during the academic year and summer, with International UTRAs supporting summer research or teaching projects abroad.
Equity and access are central priorities. Brown encourages faculty to post opportunities openly so students can apply directly, recognizing that systemic and other barriers can prevent students—particularly minoritized students—from developing faculty mentoring relationships. Student applications follow the SPRINT Fellowship application process, with a program-wide matching process informed by student and faculty rankings.
