Research Opportunities
Brown's Watson-funded UTRA supports faculty-led research by funding undergraduate research assistants, promoting interdisciplinary scholarship and inclusive hiring in the Watson Institute.
Funder: Brown University
Due Dates: October 3, 2026 (Faculty application deadline for Watson-funded UTRA)
Funding Amounts: Supports 2–3 faculty research projects per cycle through student research assistant funding; typical UTRA awards cover one semester or summer.
Summary: Provides funding to Brown faculty for research projects via student research assistantships, aiming to promote transparency and inclusion in research hiring.
Key Information: Application is via the Brown UTRA process; open only to Watson Institute faculty.
Description
The Watson-funded UTRA (Undergraduate Teaching and Research Award) supports faculty at Brown University's Watson Institute by providing funding for student research assistants on faculty-led research projects. The goal is to foster faculty research while advancing transparent and inclusive hiring of student assistants. This initiative is part of a broader set of research opportunities available through the Watson School of International and Public Affairs, designed to nurture interdisciplinary scholarship and experiential learning.
