Research Opportunities
Brown University's Research Opportunities grant supports faculty-led research by funding undergraduate research assistants, promoting inclusive and transparent student engagement in faculty projects.
Funder: Brown University
Due Dates: October 3, 2026 (Faculty application for Watson-funded UTRA)
Funding Amounts: Supports 2–3 faculty research projects per cycle with funding for student research assistants; specific award amounts not published.
Summary: Provides funding for Brown faculty to support student research assistants on faculty-led projects, promoting transparency and inclusivity in hiring.
Description
The Watson-funded UTRA program at Brown University supports faculty research by providing funding to hire undergraduate student research assistants. This initiative aims to advance faculty research while fostering a transparent and inclusive process for recruiting student assistants. The program is part of a broader set of research opportunities offered by the Watson Institute, which also includes grants for interdisciplinary workshops, institutional collaborations, and immersive internship programs. The UTRA program specifically encourages faculty to propose projects that will benefit from student participation and contribute to the diversification of the research assistant pool.
