Undergraduate Research Office

Research can be an essential part of academic development. PNW provides hands-on opportunities for students to explore their research interests.

Undergraduate Research Grants

Undergraduate Research Grant applications are due by Friday, February 2, 2024* at 11:59 pm EDT. Early submissions are highly recommended.

Application Process: Applications must be submitted by students via the InfoReady Online Application system. Students should apply to the undergraduate research grant call based on their college. The complete request for proposals, including formatting instructions, evaluation criteria, required forms, and content requirements, are available in the InfoReady links below. Students must coordinate with their faculty mentor to complete the Budget Form and the Certification Form to upload with the application. All students and faculty members are required to complete the CITI Responsible Conduct of Research Training and upload completed certificates. After the application is submitted, the faculty mentor and Dean of the student’s College will automatically receive an email to approve the application in the InfoReady system.

Application Submission: Students should click on their academic college below to access the InfoReady application system. There, you will login using the blue “Purdue University Login” link. Details of the grant application and access to supporting documents can be found there.

College of Business
College of Engineering and Sciences
College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
College of Nursing (*due date of March 22, 2024)
College of Technology

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Student Research Office.

Applications are due by Friday, February 2, 2024 at 11:59 pm EDT. Early submissions are highly recommended.

The PNW Spring Undergraduate Student Stipend and Engagement Award is available to support ALL undergraduate students working on research projects and academic engagement activities. This award will cover costs for research expenses, which can include student stipends or travel for academic purposes. Awards will be covered by the student’s College, and number of awards is subject to funding availability. Students and faculty mentors should read the following guidelines before applying.

Application Process: Applications must be submitted by students via the InfoReady Online Application system. The complete request for proposals, including formatting instructions, evaluation criteria, required forms, and content requirements, are available in the InfoReady links below. Students must coordinate with their faculty mentor to complete the Budget Form and the Certification Form to upload with the application. All students and faculty members are required to complete the CITI Responsible Conduct of Research Training and upload completed certificates. After the application is submitted, the faculty mentor and College Dean will automatically receive an email to approve the application in the InfoReady system.

Application Submission: Students should click on the link below to access the Award Application in the InfoReady system. There, you will login using the blue “Purdue University Login” link. Details of the grant application and access to supporting documents can be found there. Once proposals are submitted, they will be reviewed by faculty and representatives of the student’s college for approval.

AWARD APPLICATION

In order to receive the grant funds, all students engaged in the project must provide evidence that they completed required Responsible Conduct of Research training. Evidence may be a copy of the confirmation page after completion. All submissions will be verified.

Here is the list of RCR modules. The first box includes the ones that undergraduate students have to complete: https://www.purdue.edu/research/regulatory-affairs/docs/PurdueCITI_RCRModulesbyCourse.pdf (plagiarism, data management, research misconduct, conflicts of interest).

A minimum score of 80% is required to pass the assigned core RCR online course. Materials can be reviewed multiple times and quizzes can be repeated until a passing score is attained.

Detailed guidance for completion of the general online RCR training requirement is available here. Abbreviated versions of the guidance tailored to a researcher’s circumstances are available below.

Online Application

Downloadable details

The Student Conference Presentation Grant is available to support undergraduate students to present their research or projects at conferences or competitions. The maximum funding is $400 for a presentation or competition, subject to funding availability. Students and faculty mentors should read the following guidelines before applying.

Students must be registered for classes and in good academic standing to apply.
Only students are eligible for the Student Conference Presentation Grant. Funds cannot be used to support faculty.
Total grant will not exceed $400 for individual or multi-student presentations.
The grant will be used to cover conference registration and other eligible expenses incurred by virtual conference attending. The student’s department will work with Business Office regarding the payment and/or reimbursement. Students will not receive cash.
Grant funds can be used for the following expenses:
- Conference registration
- Materials and supplies necessary for virtual presentation
Students who receive the grant must agree to present their research at the Days of Discovery held during Spring 2024.
To apply, please make sure to have the following information ready:

First and Last Name
PNW Email
Are you graduate or undergraduate student?
Department and Major
Faculty Mentor’s Name and PNW Email
Will your mentor also attend the conference?
Name, website, and location of the conference, if applicable
Dates and Title of your presentation
Abstract of the paper/presentation (250 words max)
Registration, invitation or presentation acceptance letter has to be attached.
Estimated cost broken down by category (e.g. registration, travel, materials)
Is your department or college providing any support?
Signed email or letter from your faculty mentor supporting your participation at the conference has to be attached.
Certification that if awarded, you will participate presenting your research at the Days of Discovery held during Spring 2024.

This grant is funded by the PNW Office of Research. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Lindsay Gielda and Dr. Michael I. Zimmer of the Student Research Office at sro@pnw.edu.

The Faculty Fellows in the Student Research Office are here to help with your applications! Please visit one of the virtual office hours by clicking on the link listed below to connect with us during the application process. Otherwise, if you have any questions, please contact Dr. Lindsay Gielda and Dr. Michael I. Zimmer of the Student Research Office at sro@pnw.edu.