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Are you preparing to attend graduate school? The OUR is here to support you with applying for awards and fellowships. While you don’t need these awards to attend graduate school, they can open the door to more opportunities.
SPRING '25 Undergraduate Student Research Award (CLOSED)
**Award CLOSED. Funds have been fully exhausted and are no longer accepting applications as of 3/25/25, 1:30 PM**
The OUR Spring ’25 Undergraduate Research Award funds have been fully exhausted as of 3/25/25, 1:30 PM. Any applications submitted beyond this date and time, will not be considered. We apologize for any inconvenience and encourage you to apply next Fall if you are still enrolled at CSUDH as an undergraduate and conducting research/scholarly activities.
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Application Submission Deadline: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
This award is open to eligible CSUDH undergraduate students across all disciplines and backgrounds (including scholarly and creative activities). It supports up to $600 for STUDENT RESEARCH-RELATED EXPENSES to defray the cost associated with your research projects. These funds will allow you to purchase research-related expenses such as research books, supplies/materials, poster printing, small equipment, travel to field sites/labs, and more. It also supports PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT to defray the cost of conference registration fees and travel expenses in support of dissemination of research findings, cutting-edge research experience, and exploration of various graduate program opportunities and funding across the nation. Engage with other research scholars outside of your usual environment and establish significant contacts through networking. Presenters and Non-presenters are eligible!
Applications are to be uploaded to OUR Dropbox Submission Folder and will be reviewed on a first come-first served basis until funds are exhausted. Don't wait until the deadline, APPLY TODAY! Review the application and guidelines attached for details. For additional information or questions, contact the Office of Undergraduate Research, at OUR@csudh.edu | (310) 243-3392.
The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships Program (NSF GRFP)
For students who are planning to attend grad school next year in STEM (including the social sciences) and STEM Education. The office offers a workshop to help you apply for the GRFP. The deadline is in October, and involves a 3-page personal statement and a 2-page research proposal.NSF GRFP Example Applications (personal statements, research proposals and ratings)
California Desert Studies Consortium- Judith A. Presch Student Research Scholarship
The Judith A. Presch Desert Research Scholarship provides $500 for research support, plus a waiver of fees for 1 year of research use of the CSU Desert Studies Center at Zzyzx.
Open to graduate and undergraduate students pursuing research in arid lands.
The scholarships were established in memory of Judith A. Presch, Human Resource Specialist at Cal State Fullerton and Desert Studies Center supporter. They are awarded annually to one undergraduate and one graduate student conducting desert-based research. Awardees will have fees waived for use of the Desert Studies Center facilities for their research for 1 year. Applications will be reviewed and evaluated by the Award Committee of the CSU Desert Studies Consortium. Awards will be announced in December.
IMPORTANT: The application requires that your research sponsor send a letter of recommendation to desertstudies@fullerton.edu by the deadline. Plan ahead!
Contact Dr. Paul Stapp, CDSC Director, at pstapp@fullerton.edu for more information, or visit the DSC website https://www.fullerton.edu/dsc/