Funding Opportunities

Northern Arizona University is one of the fastest growing research universities in the United States. During the period 1999–2005 new research awards to the university more than doubled, to $58 million per year. This money supports research throughout the university, as well as student researcch jobs. In addition, the university offers funding opportunities to support independent student research projects.

Explore the things you care about and get paid to do it!

• Henry Hooper Undergraduate Research Awards (HURA)
  Since 1997, the university has dedicated funds to support undergraduates conducting research with a faculty mentor outside their regular courses. HURA funding totals nearly $90,000 and supports about 30 undergraduate students a year. The HURA provides students with a stipend as well as funds for research supplies and travel to present the results of their research at national conferences. (more info)
• Student Travel Grant
  The Student Travel Grant is a competitive program designed to support students who are presenting research at a conference or engaging in some other scholarly event. Individual grants typically range from $100 to $300.
    
  Deadline for applying in Fall 2007 :
  Application due Friday, September 14, 2007 at 5:00PM for travel beginning on October 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008.
    
  Guidelines and Application
• Beckman Scholars Program
  Northern Arizona University has been a recipient of the prestigious Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation Scholars Award since 2001. The Award supports five exceptionally talented undergraduate students in biology, chemistry, or biochemistry. Other universities receiving the award include Yale, the University of Wisconsin, the University of Chicago, the University of Texas, Indiana University, Boston College, and the University of Florida.

“The Hooper Undergraduate Research Grant has given me the knowledge of the processes that happen and the experience of steps that are followed in undertaking research grant proposals. I plan on utilizing the grant to pay for satellite imagery and acquire data from research groups such as the U.S. Geological Survey and other universities.”
—Jefferson C. Chang, Geology, El Paso, TX

“This grant allowed me to attend one of the most important international meetings in volcanology, the IAVCEI General Assembly, held in Chile. I was able to present my research in a poster format and make contacts for future Ph.D. research while attending the meeting!”
—Christina Jan, Geology, Sylvania, OH