AURA

Link to AURA Application Form

Spring 2026 Deadlines

• Student:  Wednesday, Feb. 11
• Mentor:  Friday, Feb.13

AURA supports upper-division undergraduate students to engage in independent research, creative, or scholarly projects (outside of a regular course) conducted under the mentorship of a faculty member. Each selected student will receive a $1,000 award to participate in the proposed research, artisitic, or scholarly project. Up to $500 in additional funding is available to support project-related expenses.  When appropriate, students are encouraged to earn academic credit for their research, creative, or scholarly project.  AURA students are required to present their scholarly products at the Spring Student Showcase at Buffalo State. 

 The student begins the application, and after submission, the faculty mentor completes the application. Proposals will be reviewed for completeness, the quality of the experience for the student, and feasibility to be completed within the semester. Preference will be given to full time students with strong academic records and to those with a previous record of success in EURO.

1. Faculty mentors are limited to a single application involving one student.
2. At the time of application, the student must have earned a minimum of 60 credit hours (junior or senior standing), with at least the final 12 credits completed at Buffalo State.
3. The AURA student must present their work at the 2026 Spring Showcase on May 6, 2026
4. Student projects should be planned be completed within the Spring 2026 semester.
5. Mentors are required to communicate with the student a minimum of once every week and remain in close communication with the student throughout the experience.
6. Students receiving an AURA award are not eligible for a Spring 2026 Small Grant Award.
7. The total number of awards is dependent on available funding.