Quad Summer Undergraduate Research Scholars

The Quad Summer Undergraduate Research Scholars Program offers competitive grants to support College students contributing to their faculty mentor’s research or creative inquiry in any discipline at the University of Chicago or another research institution in the United States during the summer.

Quad Summer Undergraduate Research Scholars receive a stipend of $5,500 and participate in CCRF programming to enhance their experience and build a cross-disciplinary research community. Stipend awards are for the student and not intended for research supplies (e.g., lab equipment, gift cards for interviewees, etc.).

Read more about the eligibility, scholar benefits and expectations before applying to the Quad Undergraduate Research Scholars Program:

• Eligibility
• Scholar Benefits and Expectations
• Application

What is scholarly undergraduate research? Undergraduate research is a meaningful scholarly activity that enriches the student’s academic experience by helping them develop a greater understanding of their chosen discipline(s) and its research methodologies. Quad grants support students who are contributing to their faculty mentor’s research or creative inquiry. There must be a clear academic benefit to the student, and the student's role in the project must be intellectual rather than administrative. 

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Application deadline: April 7, 2025

(All applications will be reviewed after the deadline, not on a rolling basis.)

Questions or concerns? Please contact a member of our undergraduate research team at ccrf-research@uchicago.edu.

The Quad Summer Undergraduate Research Scholars Program is made possible by our generous donors including the Hoeft family, as well as through the Dean's Fund for Undergraduate Research and the College. The program is managed by the College Center for Research & Fellowships (CCRF).