Undergraduate Research Mini-Grants are internal grants available for Drexel faculty and undergraduate student collaborators to support their work together. The goal of these grants is to provide further support for faculty and student collaboration in undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative work at the university while also offering undergraduate students the opportunity to build skills in crafting effective application materials for funding opportunities.

Grant applications will open twice annually – in the Fall Term to support work undertaken the following Winter Term and in the Winter Term to support work undertaken the following Spring Term. The number of grants available and funding per grant will be contingent on budgetary constraints and will be announced each application cycle.

Eligibility

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. 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.

Application Requirements

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 2025 Mini-Grant Application

Winter Term Undergraduate Research Mini-Grant applications are now closed. All applicants will be informed of decisions by the end of the Fall Term.

Spring Term 2025 Mini-Grant Application

Spring Term Undergraduate Research Mini-Grant applications will open in Week 1 of the Winter Term. The deadline and link to the application will be posted here.