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The Dean of Undergraduate Studies

Undergraduate Research Grant

The Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies, in collaboration with the Provost's office, invites you to apply to the Undergraduate Student Research Grant!  Students are encouraged to design their own projects, but may also work on a professor's project. Students must work closely with a faculty mentor to prepare and successfully complete their Undergraduate Research Grant application.

  • Up to $1,500 in financial support
  • Must be an undergraduate student
  • Must work closely with a faculty member to conduct research, engage in field studies, create projects in their discipline or participate in similar scholarly/creative activities.
  • Applications are open until April 24, 2026

Undergraduate Research Grant Application

If you have questions, please contact Alejandra De Alba in the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies at alejandradealba@mail.fresnostate.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can find a faculty mentor in several ways. A good place to start is by talking to professors whose research or subject areas match your interests. Even if they aren’t able to mentor you themselves, they might recommend or introduce you to other faculty members who share similar interests.

To be eligible for this grant, you must work closely with a tenure or tenure-track faculty member. As part of the application process, you will need to provide this faculty member’s name and email so they can complete their portion of the application. Please do not include a faculty member’s name and email without first speaking with them. They must agree to work with you before being listed in your application.

We do not have access to this information, faculty members are engaged in a wide range of different research areas. We encourage students to conduct their own independent research to identify potential opportunities. If you are interested in assisting with a faculty member’s research, we recommend reaching out directly and asking around.

The maximum award amount is $1,500. Your application should include a detailed description of how the funding will be used to support and advance your research. Of the total amount awarded, no more than half ($750) may be allocated as payment to yourself as a student assistant. Please note that receiving this grant may affect your financial aid, and you are encouraged to consult with the financial aid office for more information.