• During the AY 26-37, there will be four to six awards of $1,000-$1,500 for Spring 2026. 

• Students must register for a research project, honors in the major, guided independent study, research-based capstone course, or for the BFA project during the spring semester. CLAS Scholarships will follow up with students not enrolled; it is expected that students enroll in a timely manner or funds may be reallocated. 
• The project must be supported by a CLAS faculty member (as a mentor, advisor, or other capacity). 
• Minimum 3.33 UI cumulative GPA.
• Junior or Senior CLAS Students, enrolled primarily in a CLAS degree granting program and seeking their first undergraduate degree.
• Student must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 s.h. during semester of award.
• Students cannot have current funding for research activities (i.e., in the semester applying for funding – Spring 2027). 
• Current ICRU fellows are not eligible. Former fellows are eligible to apply.

This scholarship is not renewable.

(1) Student submits the following via email to [email protected]: 

1. Their name, university ID number, and the name of their faculty mentor.
2. A one-page (maximum) description of the project including specific information on how the requested funds will advance the student's research or creative goals.

(2) CLAS faculty mentor submits via email to [email protected]: 

• Confirmation that the student will be doing research under their guidance and a short statement of endorsement of the student and the research project (this does not need to be a formal letter of recommendation).

Applications will be accepted on an individual basis. Please note that this is a change from last year, due to increased demand for funding.

Proposals should be submitted electronically to [email protected]. Questions can be sent to [email protected] .

• Scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis, subject to fund availability. The final deadline is January 29th, 2027.