Scholarships and awards supporting undergraduate research are available through the Office of Undergraduate Research and through colleges and programs throughout the university. The OUR offers a scholarship for researchers: the Undergraduate Research Fellowship. Consult the table and view the OUR scholarship video below to see which funding opportunity is best for your research needs.
| Type of Project | Eligibility | Considers financial need? | Amount | 25-26 Deadlines | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Fellow awards | |||||
| Supports independent research abroad during spring or summer 2026 | Independent research project | Full-time student during spring/fall (12-hour minimum) | Yes | $3,000-$3,500, 6 awarded | Feb. 2 |
| Undergraduate Research Fellowship | |||||
| Covers specific costs associated with academic research projects | Independent research project | Full-time student (12-hour minimum) | No | Up to $1,000, ~50 awarded | Oct. 13 and Feb. 2 |
Other Research Awards
Undergraduate researchers at UT have many other opportunities for funding and recognition. A number of links are listed below. Consult your college, department, and faculty mentor for other possibilities.
- Office of Distinguished Postgraduate Scholarships
- College of Liberal Arts Research Scholarships
- College of Natural Sciences Funding Resources
- Cockrell School of Engineering
- Department of Government
- Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship
- Ronald Schuchard Undergraduate Archival Research Prize
- Roy Crane Award for Outstanding Creative Achievement in the Visual Arts
- Texas Scholarships
- Global Undergraduate Awards
- University Co-op / George H. Mitchell Undergraduate Student Awards for Academic Excellence