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THIS GRANT’S FOCUS: Higher Education, Student Support, Research Support, Disadvantaged Students
Deadline: Mar. 15, 2025
“Since 1922, the Sigma Xi Grants in Aid of Research (GIAR) program has provided undergraduate and graduate students with valuable educational experiences. By encouraging close working relationships between students and mentors, the program promotes scientific excellence and achievement through hands-on learning.
- Sigma Xi Members: Award amounts for members range from $500 to $5,000 for graduate applicants and $500 to $2,000 for undergraduate applicants.
- Non-members: Award amounts for non-members, both graduate and undergraduate, are available up to $1,000.
Both members and non-members are eligible for designated funds from the National Academy of Sciences that allow for grants of up to $5,000 for astronomy research and $2,500 for vision related research. Sigma Xi strongly encourages applications from women and underrepresented minorities, including Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinx, Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, or Native Hawaiians. Research grants may be used to support scientific investigation in any field. Below is a description of the types of expenses funded by the Grants in Aid of Research Program. Fundable Expenses:
- Purchase of specific equipment necessary to undertake the proposed research project.
- Travel to and from a research site.
- Supplies specific to the proposed project not generally available in an institutional research laboratory.
- Reimbursement for human subjects (psychology studies).”
Funder: Sigma Xi
Eligibility: “Only undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in degree seeking programs may apply. US Citizenship and residence not required. International applications are welcome.”
Amount: $500 – $5,000
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