Global Research Grant
Applications for the global Research Grant are due March 6, 2026 for the 2025-2026 cycle.
URCA Global Research Grants are designed to support undergraduate students engaging
research experiences around the globe, taking what is learned in class and connecting
it to problems, contexts, and communities off campus. Awards may be used in local,
regional, or international settings.
Proposals will be reviewed once during the academic year.
The grants provide funding for purchases that support original undergraduate research
and scholarly activity: materials and supplies, travel, housing, and tuition and fees.
The maximum award is $3000.
Please note that funds are awarded as scholarships. As such, if students have any
outstanding debts on their accounts, the scholarships will automatically be applied
to that end. The Office of Undergraduate Research has no control over this process.
Eligibility and limitations:
- All ETSU students (not just Honors students) are eligible.
- Priority will be given to students who have not previously received an URCA award and who do not have existing research/scholarly activity support or funding.
- Only one award proposal per faculty mentor should be submitted each academic year. .
Submission:
Full submission guidelines can be found on InfoReady linked below.
View Guidelines and Apply Here
Reporting:
Awardees are expected to submit a summary report of their project.
Questions:
Please contact Dr. Bill Duncan, Associate Director for Global Research Opportunities, with any questions.