The Office of Undergraduate Research believes that all undergraduate researchers should be compensated for their work. We support UW undergraduates in finding opportunities for research funding, including the programs below.
Funding Opportunities
Levinson Emerging Scholars Award
The Levinson Emerging Scholars (LES) Program is designed in an effort to recognize and support undergraduates who achieve a high level of motivation and independence in research in the biosciences and related fields.
Washington Research Foundation Fellowship
The Washington Research Foundation Fellowships (WRFF) support promising students who work on creative and sophisticated research projects in biosciences and related fields, particularly in areas relevant to the development of new technologies.
Summer Institute in the Arts and Humanities
The Summer Institute in the Arts and Humanities (SIAH) offers an opportunity for undergraduates to engage in scholarly research in the arts and humanities with accomplished scholars and peers while earning full-time academic credit.
Undergraduate Research Collective
The Undergraduate Research Collective is an 2 year program aimed at increasing access to research opportunities for first and second year undergraduates, and first-year transfer students with no prior research experience. Applications for the 2027-29 cycle will open in May 2027.
Undergraduate Research Conference Travel Award
The Undergraduate Research Conference Travel Award enables you to extend your research experience by contributing to discussions of research at conferences and provides funding toward conference travel expenses and registration fees.