{"id":108,"date":"2018-07-05T03:13:01","date_gmt":"2018-07-05T10:13:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vendor.hub.wp.nau.edu\/undergraduate-research\/funding\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T16:46:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T16:46:39","slug":"funding","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/office-undergraduate-research\/opportunities-and-resources\/funding\/","title":{"rendered":"Funding opportunities for undergraduate research"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As an undergraduate at NAU, there are many ways to obtain funding for research-based, scholarly, or creative projects, including grants, awards, and scholarships.<\/p>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Interns-to-Scholars (I2S) program_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>Interns-to-Scholars (I2S) program <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>I2S is a program designed to enable undergraduates, especially sophomores, to work as assistants on faculty scholarly, creative, or research projects in all disciplines. Interns are paid for participation. Find out more about the&nbsp;<u><a title=\"I2S program\" href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/office-undergraduate-research\/interns-to-scholars\/\">I2S program<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Student-led Projects in the Arts, Creative Activity, and Scholarship (SPArCS)_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>Student-led Projects in the Arts, Creative Activity, and Scholarship (SPArCS) <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>This annual grant funds student-designed projects in the arts, humanities, letters, photography, and film. Learn more about <u><a title=\"HURA\" href=\"http:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/sparcs\">SPArCS<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Hooper Undergraduate Research Award (HURA)_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>Hooper Undergraduate Research Award (HURA) <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>This annual grant funds student-designed projects in all disciplines. Learn more about&nbsp;<u><a title=\"HURA\" href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/office-undergraduate-research\/hooper-undergraduate-research-award\/\">HURA<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Honors Native American Summer Research Program (HNASRP)_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>Honors Native American Summer Research Program (HNASRP) <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>All currently enrolled undergraduate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year students who identify with Native American, Native Hawaiian\/Pacific Islander, or Alaska Native heritage are encouraged to apply for the Researcher Award and\/or the Summer Peer Mentor and Community Assistant Position. The HNASRP living and learning community lives in the Flagstaff Mountain Campus Honors College during the Summer First 5-week Session working on research projects with Faculty Mentors, learning from a robust Guest Speaker Series, and building community through fun activities. The awards include the cost of tuition, housing, meals, and a research stipend. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/office-undergraduate-research\/hnasrp\/\">HNASRP<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Urdea Collaborative Research Award_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>Urdea Collaborative Research Award <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>The Urdea Collaborative Research Awards fund interdisciplinary projects between students in the <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Steve Sanghi College of Engineering<\/span> and the College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences.&nbsp; Teams of 2-5 students may apply to receive up to $7,500 to support their work.&nbsp; Learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/office-undergraduate-research\/urdea-undergraduate-research-award\/\">Urdea Collaborative Research Award<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Jean Shuler Research Mini-Grants_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>Jean Shuler Research Mini-Grants <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>The Jean Shuler Research Mini-Grants are designed to encourage research, scholarly, and creative activities between undergraduate students and faculty mentors. Undergraduate students may submit a proposal for a student-led research project under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Jean Shuler Research Mini-Grants provide financial support up to $500 for consumable materials, training expenses, and\/or travel expenses related to completing the project. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/office-undergraduate-research\/research-mini-grant\/\">Jean Shuler Research Mini-Grants<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Student Travel Awards_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>Student Travel Awards <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>The Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity provides some funding for NAU undergraduate students or groups to present, attend, compete, or accept awards at regional, national, or international conferences. <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/office-undergraduate-research\/travel-awards\/\">Learn more about Student Travel Awards<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"W.E.B. Du Bois Emerging Scholars Fellowship Award_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>W.E.B. Du Bois Emerging Scholars Fellowship Award <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>The W.E.B. Du Bois Emerging Scholars Fellowship provides $5,000 to an NAU undergraduate student who is conducting research, creative scholarship, or an innovative project under the guidance of a faculty mentor. <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/office-undergraduate-research\/webdubois\/\">Learn more about the W.E.B. 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