Funding for Undergraduate Research

Resources for funding undergraduate research:

Fellowships

Fellowships offer many opportunities for you to develop your academic and professional interests through research. They can help you study abroad, research abroad, get involved in public service, or take on a postgraduate degree with a research component. Fellowships are also a networking opportunity. Recipients become part of a lasting network of like-minded people from around the country and around the world. Fellowship advisers can help you determine which opportunities help you meet your goals. Once you find a fellowship, they support you throughout the entire application process.

Opportunities exist for every class year, so it is never too early to begin to explore your options.

Columbia College Senior Thesis Funding

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 by the deadline.

Eligibility is limited to current Columbia College juniors and seniors. Students may only receive the award once (if successful, reapplication will not be permitted).

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING STEPS REGARDING THE PROCESS FOR REQUESTING THIS FUNDING:

  • Complete the online Columbia College Senior Thesis Funding Application by the deadline provided.

  • 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 URF.

  • 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.

  • Expenses that are eligible for reimbursement may include research materials, transportation, entrance fees, etc.

  • Non-eligible expenses include durable equipment such as audio, video, hardware, software, cameras, laptops, etc.

The deadline for applying for senior thesis funding falls during the fall semester. Late applications will not be accepted.

Columbia Summer Research Funding

Multiple programs at Columbia provide funding for research conducted over the summer. While this list includes pots of funding available to CC, SEAS, and GS students, departments, centers of research, and specific labs at Columbia may also have funding available for specific projects.