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Student Grants

 Before applying for a grant, consider the questions below, which come from the Heilmeier Catechism

  • What are you trying to do? Articulate your objectives using absolutely no jargon.
  • How is it done today, and what are the limits of current practice?
  • What is new in your approach and why do you think it will be successful?
  • Who cares? If you are successful, what difference will it make?
  • What are the risks?
  • How much will it cost?
  • How long will it take?
  • What are the mid-term and final “exams” to check for success?

Student Travel Grant

Up to $500 available. International, national, regional, and local events receive different levels of support. Grants are for travel to conferences to present their work to the external audience and are disbursed as reimbursement. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through ORCA. See more details on our Student Travel page. 

Student Mini Grant

Up to $500. Applications are up to two pages long and are accepted on a rolling basis through ORCA. More information and detailed directions can be found at ORSP Internal Grants.

Student Scholarly and Creative Activity Grants: $1,000-$5,000

Applications are due twice a year. Grants are for student research projects working under the guidance of faculty sponsors. Up to six pages long. See details at ORSP Internal Grants.

Federal Work Study Research Assistantships

Oswego sponsors up to twelve $2,000 assistantships for undergraduate and graduate students each year. More information and detailed directions can be found at Federal Work Study Research Assistantships.

Graduate Students

Besides the grants listed above, please check your eligibility and consider applying for the Graduate Research Fellowship Program.

Research Experiences for Undergraduates

If you are an undergraduate and have research experience, consider applying for the National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates

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