Watson-funded UTRA
The Watson-funded UTRA at Brown University supports Watson Institute faculty by funding undergraduate research assistants for faculty-led research projects.
Funder: Brown University
Due Dates: October 3, 2026 (Faculty application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Funds support 2–3 Watson Institute faculty research projects per cycle via student research assistant funding; specific award amounts not disclosed.
Summary: Supports Watson Institute faculty at Brown University by funding student research assistants through the UTRA program.
Key Information: Application is via the UTRA process; Watson funds supplement standard UTRA awards for a limited number of projects.
Description
The Watson-funded UTRA is an internal funding initiative at Brown University’s Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, in partnership with the university’s Undergraduate Teaching and Research Awards (UTRA) program. This opportunity is designed to support Watson Institute faculty by providing additional resources for hiring student research assistants on faculty-led research projects. The program aims to foster a more transparent and inclusive process for engaging students in research roles and to further diversify the applicant and hiring pool for these positions.
