Summer Research Grants

The Summer Research Grants can be awarded for up to $2000. Summer Research Grant recipients benefit from the many and varied resources available at UK - from the libraries to the laboratories - and employ a wealth of talented academic personnel addressing cutting-edge methods and technologies. Undergraduates in all areas of intellectual inquiry are eligible, and students at many different levels of matriculation have received support. Read More

Research Travel Grants

The purpose of the Research Travel Grants is to help students gain experience in presenting their work at local, national, and even international conferences. Given that research takes place in many different forms and in all disciplines, all undergraduates performing independent research are eligible for the Research Travel Grants. The study of social problems, the creation of a piece of fiction or poetry, the study of a scientific theory or a historic period of time, the solution to engineering and mathematical problems, among other, all qualify as valid research endeavors for this award.
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External Scholarships

External scholarships and fellowships are awards that are funded by sources (such as a non-government foundation or government agency) outside the University of Kentucky. These awards honor exceptional students across the nation, and UK. Visit the External Scholarships web site

Beckman Scholarships

We regret the Beckman grant for 2012 was not funded, thus we will not be processing Beckman applications at the present time. However, the Beckman institutional application will be resubmitted this year to compete for 2013 funding, so please continue to check back for updates.

The Beckman Scholars Program, established in 1997, is an invited program for accredited universities and four-year colleges in the US. It provides scholarships that contribute significantly to advancing the education, research training and personal development of select students in chemistry, biochemistry, and the biological and medical sciences. Read More

Bucks for Brains

Bucks for Brains students are placed in research settings ranging from plant biochemistry to computer science to American history. Participation in the program requires a minimum of eight weeks (actual dates will be determined by faculty placement). Find out more