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Undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in degree-seeking programs may apply for Sigma Xi Grants-in-Aid of Research. U.S. citizenship and residence are not required. Membership in Sigma Xi is not required to apply. Undergraduates who are graduating seniors must plan to complete their research before graduation. Applicants may receive a total of two Grants-in-Aid of Research and must show how their work uniquely contributes to the larger project.
Awards are up to $5,000. Funding may cover travel to a research site or non-standard laboratory equipment needed for a specific project. Active members (or students with active-member advisors) may receive higher ranges than non-members; designated funds also support astronomy and vision research.
Apply for the spring or fall cycle through Sigma Xi.
The Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR) awards Up to $5,000.
The deadline is October 1, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: Undergraduate; Graduate; United States. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
Students participating in standard AIFS Abroad study or intern abroad programs who demonstrate strong academic achievement and/or community service may apply for the Cultural Engagement Scholarship. The award does not apply to customized faculty-led programs or virtual internships. Recipients receive up to $5,000 toward program costs. Up to four awards are available across fall and spring semesters. Complete both the scholarship application and the AIFS program application. Submit materials by April 15 for fall-semester programs or October 1 for spring-semester programs.
No essay requiredStudents pursuing law enforcement degrees or skilled trades careers (such as electrician, welder, or carpenter) who are accepted for full-time enrollment at an accredited U.S. two-year university, law enforcement academy, or qualified trade program may apply. Awards of $1,000 support tuition and training costs. Law enforcement recipients also receive a ballistic helmet upon program completion; skilled trades recipients receive a hard hat. Submit a 500-word essay, letter of acceptance or transcript, and one recommendation. Hard Head Veterans offers this fund to support those serving in law enforcement and the skilled trades.
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