UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FUNDING

Summer Research Fellowships for any combination of student stipend, supplies, or research-associated travel not to exceed $3,500 per student.  Research project must not be for a college course credit. Applications open mid-April and reviewed on a rolling bass until funds are depleted.

A UGR Student Summer Research Fellowship can fund any combination of student stipend, supplies, or research-related travel. Fellowship projects must be research or scholarly in nature.  

Students may assist Wartburg faculty in an ongoing project or engage in a student-initiated project with Wartburg faculty guidance. Projects should be of such a quality as to be considered for publication or presentation either in the discipline or in undergraduate research journals and/or conferences. Please email the Dr. Shawn Ellerbroek, Director of UGR, (shawn.ellerbroek@wartburg.edu) any questions regarding project eligibility.  

Please read the following before applying:

1. Full-time students currently enrolled at Wartburg and returning to campus in the Fall are eligible. 

2. Students receiving college course credit for the proposed research are NOT eligible.

3. Request can include any combination of supplies, equipment, or travel for research-associated activity.

4. Summer Research Fellowships are capped at $3,500 per student.

5. Stipends will be paid at an hourly rate of $10.50

6. Must be sponsored/advised by fulltime or emeriti Wartburg faculty. Requires email of support from sponsor/advisor to the Director of UGR.

7. If IRB or IACUC committee approval of project is required, proof of successful project submission to the committee is necessary before review of application. Email submitted form to the Director of  UGR. In such cases, release of Summer Research Fellowship funds is contingent on IRB or IACUC project approval.

8. Summer Fellowship Deadline: Mid-April (see campus announcement) then rolling thereafter until funds depleted.

9. If you are working on a group project, submit one application for the entire group. 

10. Award decision within 2 weeks of application date.

11. You will need to present a RICE day poster or submit a written report of results to The Director of UGR (shawn.ellerbroek@wartburg.edu) before the next May term.

Academic Year Research Stipend for up to $1,000 per student. Student(s) may also apply separately for Student Research Grants (below). Research must not be for college course credit.

A UGR Student Stipend can provide an hourly wage for students to undertake a research or scholarly in nature project.

Students may assist Wartburg faculty in an ongoing project or engage in a student-initiated project with Wartburg faculty guidance. Projects should be of such a quality as to be considered for publication or presentation either in the discipline or in undergraduate research journals and/or conferences. Please email the Dr. Shawn Ellerbroek, Director of UGR, (shawn.ellerbroek@wartburg.edu) any questions regarding project eligibility. 

Please read the following before applying:

1. Full-time students currently enrolled at Wartburg are eligible.
2. Students receiving college course credit for the proposed research are NOT eligible.
3. Students may also apply separately for a UGR Student Grant.
4. Stipend will be paid at an hourly wage of $10.50.
5. Stipend awards are capped at $1,000 per student.
6. Must be sponsored/advised by fulltime or emeriti Wartburg faculty. Requires email of support from sponsor/advisor to the Director of UGR.
7. If IRB or IACUC committee approval of project is required, proof of successful project submission to the committee is necessary before review of application. Email submitted form to the Director of UGR. In such cases, release of academic year stipend award is contingent on IRB or IACUC project approval.
8. Deadline: rolling until funds depleted.
9. If you are working on a group project, submit one application for the entire group.
10. Award decision within 1 week of application date.
11. You will need to present a RICE day poster or submit a written report of results to the Director of UGR (shawn.ellerbroek@wartburg.edu) before May term of the current academic year.

Up to $800 per student for presenting a paper ot poster. Can be used for all travel, lodging, meals, and conference registration.

A UGR Student Conference Travel Award can help cover travel costs associated with student presentations of their research or scholarship project at a conference.  

Please read the following before applying:

1. Full-time students currently enrolled at Wartburg are eligible.
2. Students attending a conference after graduation are NOT eligible.
3. Student(s) must present their own original work at the conference. 
4. Award can cover the costs of attending conferences, such as registration, mileage, airfare, or meals. 
5. Award is capped at $800 per student.
6. Proof of student acceptance to present by conference organizers is required before the submitted application will be reviewed.  Please send proof directly to the Director of Undergraduate Research (shawn.ellerbroek@wartburg.edu).
7. Deadline: rolling until funds are depleted.
8. If you are working on a group project, submit one application for the entire group.
9. Award decision within 2 weeks of application date.

$350 per student for maximum of $1,050 per project for research projects in a credit course. Projects not related to a credit course may apply for up to $1,050.

A UGR Student Grant can provide supply funds or associated travel costs to undertake a research or scholarly in nature project.

Students may assist Wartburg faculty in an ongoing project or engage in a student-initiated project with Wartburg faculty guidance. Projects should be of such a quality as to be considered for publication or presentation either in the discipline or in undergraduate research journals and/or conferences. Please email Dr. Shawn Ellerbroek, Director of UGR, (shawn.ellerbroek@wartburg.edu) any questions regarding project eligibility. 

Please read the following before applying:

1. Full-time students currently enrolled at Wartburg are eligible. 
2. Students who will be receiving college course credit for their project ARE eligible.
3. Students may apply separately for a UGR Student Stipend if eligible.
4. Grant award is capped at $350/student or $1,050/project. 
5. Must be sponsored/advised by fulltime or emeriti Wartburg faculty. Requires email of support from sponsor/advisor to the Director of UGR.
6. If IRB or IACUC committee approval of project is required, proof of successful project submission to the committee is necessary before review of the application. Email submitted form to the Director of UGR. In such cases, release of Academic Year Student Grant award is contingent on IRB or IACUC project approval.
7. Deadline: rolling until funds depleted.
8. If you are working on a group project, submit one application for the entire group.
9. Award decision within 1 week of application date.
10. You will need to present a RICE day poster or submit a written report of results to the Director of UGR before May term of the current academic year.