Student Research Funding Opportunities

Calvin College McGregor Summer Research Fellowships:


Science Division Summer Student Research Fellowships:


Other Student Research/Funding Resources:

  • Paul Henry Institute for the Study of Christianity & Politics

  • The Henry Institute offers academic year research opportunities for Calvin College undergraduate students to pursue research projects in cooperation with Institute faculty.

  • Grants.gov

  • Grants.gov is a resource to find and apply for federal government grants. There are over 1,000 grant programs offered by all federal grant making agencies. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is proud to be the managing partner for Grants.gov, an initiative that is having an unparalleled impact on the grant community. Grants.gov allows organizations to electronically find and apply for more than $400 billion in federal grants.

    To find out if you are eligible for grant opportunities offered on theire site, click here.

  • Grants Net

  • Since its launch in 1998, GrantsNet has grown to become one of the Web's most widely used sources of information for future scientists. More than 80,000 users have registered to use its extensive database of fellowships and grants, links to the Web sites and online applications of funders and tips on applying for grants.

  • NIST's SURF Program

  • The National Institute of Standards & Technology's Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program allows students to spend 10 or 12 weeks researching a project in line with their educational interests under the supervision of NIST scientists.

  • National Institutes of Health

  • This site includes information on various programs through the NIH, such as: Summer Biomedical Research Internships, and Summer Research in Medical/Dental School

  • The National Undergraduate Fellowship Program in Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy Sciences

  • This program provides 25 outstanding undergraduates with an opportunity to conduct research in the disciplines that comprise the plasma sciences in general and fusion research in particular. The nine week project is preceded by a one week introductory course at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory in the basic elements of plasma physics, after which the students travel to the sites of their research projects. For U.S. citizens only, currently in junior year, majoring in engineering, mathematics, computer science, or physics. Stipend $4800 + travel + room + some meals during one-week course at Princeton.

  • NASA Education Programs

  • The two main goals of NASA's education program are to "inspire and motivate students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics" by supporting education in the Nation's schools and to "engage the public in shaping and sharing the experience of exploration and discovery" by supporting informal education and public outreach efforts. NASA's commitment to education places special emphasis on these goals by increasing elementary and secondary education participation in NASA projects; enhancing higher education capability in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, or STEM, disciplines; increasing participation by underrepresented and underserved communities; expanding e-Education; and expanding NASA's participation with the informal education community.

  • NSF's Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program

  • The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation. REU projects involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in research projects specifically designed for the REU program.

  • APA Resources for Student Research -

  • Opportunities for funding your education.

Other Student Research Resources:

  • studentuniverse.com

  • Information on discounted travel (flights, rail, hostels) only available for students