Funding Research

Drexel undergraduate students who are currently working with Drexel University faculty are eligible to apply for this funding. Funding may be put towards hiring the student or toward research expenses, materials, or equipment. Students doing research for academic credit can apply for funding towards expenses, materials, or equipment but cannot receive funding for student pay. Student/faculty pairs awarded funding in previous rounds may reapply, though those who have not previously been awarded a mini-grant will be given priority.  ​

The student in the student/faculty pair is expected to submit the online application via the online portal. The link to the open application will be made available here when a submission cycle is open.

Applications must include:

• research statement,
• a timeline of work,
• a personal statement of interest (from the student’s perspective),
• and a budget outlining proposed use of funds.

After the student portion of the application is submitted, the faculty mentor will receive a link to submit a form documenting their support for the project. The form asks for short answers to the following three questions:

• Please share how this student's project will fit into your larger work.
• What support will you provide to help this student achieve the goals of this project? Please share your thoughts on the student's ability to complete the proposed project.
• Grant applications will be reviewed by staff in Undergraduate Research & Enrichment Programs.

Funding will be distributed to faculty or departmental accounts for final disbursement.

Winter Term Mini-Grant applications are now closed. Applicants will be informed of decisions by the end of November.

Spring Term Mini-Grant applications will open on January 5, 2026 (Week 1 of Winter Term).

Students must submit an online travel grant application (including letter of support from a faculty advisor and evidence of acceptance to conference/meeting) at least 4 weeks prior to attendance at the conference. A decision about funding will be provided via email within 2-3 weeks of submission.

Students who are awarded funding are responsible for retaining and submitting original receipts up to (or in excess of) the amount they have been awarded in order to receive their reimbursement.

Receipts must be submitted within 45 days of the end of travel following the procedure outlined below. Failure to submit receipts per procedure can result in delayed payment.

Travel grants are awarded via reimbursement. Please save all original receipts that you are submitting for reimbursement and submit them via the online portal within 45 days of the end of travel. The maximum you will be reimbursed is the amount you were awarded, even if you submit receipts that total above this amount. You do not need to spend the entire award.

Reimbursable expenses are limited to transportation, lodging, your meals, and conference registration. Expenses such as entertainment, meals for others, and souvenirs are not covered. If you have a question about an expense, please email urep@drexel.edu.

Receipts must have the following information:

• Your name
• Amount
• Method of payment (usually the last 4 digits of a debit/credit card)
• Type of expense; i.e., lodging or meal

If you are unable to obtain a receipt with this information, please submit a redacted bank statement, showing only your full name, last 4 digits of the account number, and the relevant transaction. All other information must be blacked out.

Receipts must be submitted within 45 days of the end of travel via the Progress Report in the online portal. Students will receive an email prompting them to complete the Progress Report, which can also be accessed via the link below. Students will also be required to answer a short question about their conference experience and provide a photo for publicity purposes.

Funds will be disbursed through direct deposit (if you currently have direct deposit set up with Drexel) or in a check via mail. Checks are mailed to the address on file in your student record (Drexel One, Address of Record). Typical processing time is approximately 3-4 weeks. Failure to submit receipts per procedure can result in delayed payment.

Any questions about travel grant submissions, procedure, or reimbursement should be sent to UREP at urep@drexel.edu.