Student Research Support
Elevate Your Academic Experience
As a top Research 1 (R1) institution, University of Utah provides students with unparalleled access to state-of-the-art facilities, leading research programs, and outstanding faculty researchers – fostering an environment that emphasizes extraordinary hands-on learning experiences. Engaging in research at both the undergraduate and graduate level not only enriches students’ academic experience but also positions them advantageously for future educational and career opportunities.
Humanities students at the U can participate in a variety of research opportunities in their major or in a topic that interests them, including opportunities to work with faculty mentors on projects. For more information about student resources and support, contact the COH Student Success Team.
Undergrad Research Opportunities
Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) administers various research funding programs (school-year and summer opportunities), scholarships, and travel grants for undergrads. They also have a database of research opportunities for students to work with U of U faculty.
Associated Students of the University of Utah (ASUU) offers travel funding reimbursements on a limited basis for student domestic travel.
Fulbright has opportunities for U.S. undergrad students to study, conduct research, or teach English abroad (in 135+ countries). Applications are due to the U in advance of the national deadline.
Wilkes Center has funding opportunities for undergrad student research projects in climate science and environmental studies.
Graduate Research Opportunities
U of U Graduate School administers various assistantships, fellowships, scholarships, thesis awards, and other financial prizes for grad students, including funding for travel and conference fees. They also post nationally competitive funding opportunities for students.
Digital Matters offers grad student fellowships that include a stipend for a semester-long part-time residency at its center in the Marriot Library to work on a digital humanities research project.
Wilkes Center at the U offers postdoctoral fellowships, grad student research and travel funds, and a student innovation prize in the areas of climate science and environmental studies.
American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) has a variety of fellowships and grants for projects that advance knowledge in the humanities and interpretive social sciences.
Fulbright has opportunities for U.S. grad students to teach, conduct research, and carry out projects abroad (in 135+ countries). Applications are due to the University in advance of the national deadline.
National Science Foundation (NSF) offers multiple graduate researcher funding opportunities. Check out the funding search on NSF’s website and the NSF Education and Training Application. Also, grad students in some Humanities fields – such as Communication, Linguistics, and Philosophy – are eligible for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program.