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Funding your research

There are many sources of funding for your research projects! You just have to find them and apply. Ask your supervisor for more information. Meanwhile, a list of some possibilities is provided below.

If you are considering applying for one of the national awards listed below, you can get specific assistance with your application from the Office of Special Scholarship Programs (OSSP). Make an appointment by calling (312) 355-2477.

Here is some general advice on applying for any award:

  1. Start early! Many of these opportunities are quite competitive and an early start will allow you to make sure every aspect of your application is in the best shape it can be.
  2. Make sure you are answering every question accurately and thoroughly.
  3. Seek advice of your research advisor and, for major awards, staff at the Office of Special Scholarship Programs.
  4. Give your recommendation writers adequate notice (3 weeks) about letters and prepare them with information about the opportunity/award and about yourself. Give them a copy of your transcript, a bullet point list or resume on which you list your awards and experiences, etc.
  5. Apply for more than one opportunity in case your preferred one does not work out.

Some examples of research funding opportunities (see individual websites for more information):

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How do I use this website?

 

Students:

Go to "Search for research experiences" or type words of interest (e.g., cognitive development) into the search box shown above. The keyword search acts like a simple search: If a researcher's profile contains the word(s) of interest you type in, the profile will be displayed. Or, you may search by researcher, college, or department. Please see Information for Students for more information, and look for additional resources under Funding my research, Presenting my research, and Getting course credit. You may also receive credit through UIC Experience opportunities.

Faculty Members:

To create a research profile that advertises your research opportunities to undergraduates, go to Edit my profile. Describe your current research project(s), explain what your requirements are for undergraduate assistants, and specify the type of work students will do under your supervision.

You will be able to edit your research profile at any time in the future by using the "faculty login" button.

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