Undergraduate Research Funding Opportunities
Below are funding opportunities for students. Funding opportunities for faculty supporting undergraduate research can be found in under Faculty Resources.
Federal Work Study - OUR
Students who are eligible for Federal Work Study can apply to work with a faculty research mentor and get paid to research for up to 20 hours per week, earning valuable work experience for future opportunities. Faculty mentors vary with availability.
- Faculty mentors apply with this form
- Students eligible submit a FWS application through the Office of Financial Aid. New applications are accepted in the spring of each year.
MUWAA Research Grants
More information on applying for undergraduate research grants for up to $500 coming soon!
Peyton Internship Scholarship
Scholarship available to History majors who have been accepted into a history-related internship program which will be undertaken for academic credit. These scholarships are intended to help defray the costs of travel, living expenses, and/or tuition related to the internship that would not otherwise be incurred by students during their regular attendance at the university.
Nancy Yates Fellowships
Currently-enrolled MUW students interested in participating in community engagement, Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs), or pre-professional internships can apply for a Nancy Yates fellowship. For a list of optional REUs and internships, see OUR Internship Opportunities. Fellowships are available to honors and non-honors students. Applications will be open for submission in January.
- Community Engagement Program application deadlines are March 8. Successful applicants will be paired with a Community Partner.
- REU fellowship applications are due May 1.
- Internship applications are due May 1.