Funding for Research
Stanford offers two types of research funding for undergraduates:
- Independent research funding (for projects initiated by the student)
- Undergraduate research assistantships (for projects initiated by a faculty member)
Independent Research Funding:
Chappell-Lougee Scholarships: For sophomores who propose in-depth research in the humanities, arts, or social sciences. Grants can be up to $5200. Applications are usually due in early December. More
Major Grants: Support projects that generally culminate in an honors thesis or other capstone paper. Grants can be up to $5200. Applications are usually due in early April. More
Quarterly Grants: Support smaller independent projects, including preliminary research or follow-up work on a larger project. Grants can be up to $1500. Applications due early in fall, winter, and spring quarters. More
Undergraduate Research Assistantships:
Many faculty members have funding available to hire undergraduates as assistants on their research projects. For information on Urban Studies faculty who may have research assistantships available for undergraduates, consult the program director or speak directly to a faculty member you wish to work for.
For information about research opportunities in other departments, click here.