Campuses across the country host students during the summer to participate in research activities in a variety of NSF-funded fields, such as natural sciences, mathematics, engineering, computing, economics, STEM education, and psychology. Students are granted stipends and, in many cases, assistance with housing and travel. Undergraduate students supported with NSF funds must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. Programs are competitive, with applications generally due in early Spring.
2. Rochester Academy of Science Small Grants
The Rochester Academy of Science will award grants for research supplies and travel related directly to research projects performed by undergraduate college students.
One grant of up to $500 to the student's college plus an unrestricted award of $50 to the student will be awarded to the top proposal. Partial funding of at least $100 will be provided to four or more additional proposals. Proposals in any area of scientific study are encouraged. It is the general philosophy of the reviewers, however, to favor funding of research in areas similar to those of the members of the Rochester Academy of Science. These interests include all aspects of natural history, including astronomy, anthropology, botany, ecology, mycology, entomology, geology, mineralogy, ornithology, paleontology. Information about the Rochester Academy of Science can be found at http://www.rasny.org
