Grants

Opportunity Grants for CECAS Students

Opportunities await — access resources to achieve your goals and generate new ideas.

Spring 2023 Undergraduate Opportunity Grants Application Portal

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Undergraduate Research Grants

These grants are for CECAS undergraduate students to participate in the search for new knowledge.
If you are looking for a way to fund your research project at any step of the process, we encourage you to apply.

Applications will be accepted for Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. For the Spring and Summer 2023 terms, up to $750 may be requested to initiate, continue, or finish a research project. Students can only apply once in the academic calendar year. If funds allocated for Fall 2022 or Spring 2023 are not allocated, a third call may be announced for Summer 2023.

Spring 2023 Deadline is January 20, 2023

Undergraduate Research Opportunity Grant Dates and Deadlines

Spring 2023 Summer 2023
Proposal Window Opens November 15, 2022 If funds allocated for Fall 2022 or Spring 2023 are not allocated, a third call may be announced for Summer 2023.
Proposal Window Closes January 20, 2023
Award Notices February 5, 2023
Distribution of Funds February 8, 2023

Step 1: Prepare

Step 2: Apply

  • Write draft application

    It is highly suggested you construct your draft in a word document and then transfer your final information to the pdf application.

  • Get feedback from your advisor

  • Revise your application

  • Submit your application through the research grant application portal

  • Download and complete blank application template

    Fill out the application pdf template. We suggest drafting your responses in a word document before finalizing your application.

    Download Application Template

Spring 2023 Undergraduate Opportunity Grants Application Portal

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Step 3: Information for Awardees – Manage Your Grant

  • Utilize expenditure tracking template

  • Submit opportunity grants expenditure form as you purchase materials and supplies

    Submit My Expenditure Form and Receipts

Timeline and Opportunity Grant Review Cycle

Undergraduate Research Opportunity Grant Dates and Deadlines

Spring 2023:
Proposal Window Opens: Nov 15, 2022
Proposal Window Closes: Jan 20, 2023
Award Notices: Feb 5, 2023

Applicants who are awarded funding will be expected to submit a short summary of their experience using a provided template, image of themselves conducting research and a current resume.

Questions: Please email engagement@clemson.edu