Office of the Provost: Temple University

Undergraduate Research Incentive Fund

(URIF)

The application process has been changed beginning Fall 2008:

  • All applications must be submitted using the online form available below

  • Research/Creative Project grant applications submitted in the fall should be for projects to be undertaken during Winter Break or Spring semester; those submitted in the spring should be for projects to be undertaken during Summer break or Fall semester.

  • Travel grants to present at a conference will be accepted on a rolling basis.

  • Maximum research grant is $1,500; maximum travel grant is $1,000.

2008-09 Research/Creative Project Deadlines:

  • October 17,2008 for Projects during Winter Break and Spring (09).
  • March 20, 2009 for Projects during Summer (09) and Fall (09) .

    Special Call for Project Proposals:

    The Environment and Sustainability

Undergraduates interested in undertaking projects related to any aspect of the ENVIRONMENT and SUSTAINABILITY are especially encouraged to submit a project proposal.  Research/creative projects from any disciplinary perspective are welcomed.

Call for Project Proposals

The Undergraduate Research Incentive Fund (URIF) provides funding support to full-time undergraduate students for research and creative projects and for participation in professional conferences. 

General Guidelines:

  • Applicants must be full-time undergraduates at the time of the application and during the grant period.
  • Applications may be for individual or team projects.  For team projects, all members must be full-time undergraduates during the grant period.
  • Students may recieve only one award in an academic year.
  • Students are eligible for only one funded grant per research project.
  • The maximum research grant award is $1,500; maximum travel grant award is $1,000.  Requests may be modified as based on an assessment of budget proposal and/or the availability of resources.

In addition, there are specific guidelines for each grant area.

Research/Creative Project Grants:

  • Applicants must identify a faculty mentor.
  • The faculty mentor must provide a letter of support confirming the appropriateness of the research or creative project. The substance of this letter will be a significant element in the competitive selection process.
  • Additional letters of support (particularly from the Department Chair and/or School/College Dean) are not required but strongly recommended.
  • Applications for salaries, stipends or the purchase of equipment will not be considered.
  • Maximum grant: $1,500.
  • Deadlines during the 2008-09AY for research or creative projects:  October 17 for Winter Break and Spring term projects, and March 20 for Summer and Fall (2009) term projects.
  • Applicants are typically notified in 2-3 weeks.

Travel Grants:

  • Travel to a conference is supported only when the student is presenting.
  • Applications should be submitted at least four (4) weeks prior to the travel date.  Applications submitted retroactively will not be considered.
  • Applications for travel grants can be submitted without notification of acceptance to present, but grant decisions will not be made until notification of acceptance to present has been provided.
  • Travel arrangements are subject to Temple's travel policy and procedure.
  • Maximum grant: $1,000.
  • Travel grant requests will be considered at any time during the year. 
  • Applicants are typically notified within ten (10) business days.

URIF Applications are now online:

For Research/Creative Project Grants, click here.

For Travel Grants, click here.

If you have questions, please contact

Duane H. Smith

Asst. Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies

500 Conwell Hall, 215-204-4991