Columbia College offers a modest stipend, in the amount of $250, to defray associated expenses that Columbia College students may incur as they work on a senior thesis or honors project.
In order to apply for CC Senior Thesis Funding, please complete an application (available by clicking 'Start An Application') by the deadline stated, which is the last day of classes for the Fall term.
Eligibility is limited to current Columbia College juniors and seniors.
Applications will be reviewed once a year at the end of the Fall semester.
Required steps for requesting this funding:
Complete the online Columbia College Senior Thesis Funding Application by clicking 'Start An Application' above. (Please note this link will not be live after the deadline has passed.)
Inform your Thesis Adviser that they must sign off on your project via the link which will be sent to their email. (You will be asked to provide your Thesis Adviser’s email in the application.) This email will contain additional instructions for your adviser. If you or they have any questions or issues, please email us at ugrad-urf@columbia.edu.
Students with approved applications will receive a notification from Undergraduate Research and Fellowships.
Students majoring in architecture, dance, theatre, visual arts should speak with their respective Directors of Undergraduate Studies about funds available for particular thesis projects.
The deadline for senior thesis funding each year is the last day of classes for the Fall term. Please refer to the Academic Calendar to confirm the date for the last day of classes.