Applications for URS Independent Study Grants opened for Fall 2021 on August 23, 2021 and closed Monday, September 20, 2021. Grants will re-open for the spring semester in January 2022.

URS Independent Study Grants are provided to help defray research expenses of up to $400 for Trinity and Pratt students enrolled in faculty-supervised independent study courses or the equivalent such as thesis and research capstone courses. A grant makes funds available to purchase approved supplies and equipment (nondurable goods) for the research project. Grants may not be used to buy personal items, textbooks, pay for training or classes, or to pay salaries. The maximum amount of the grant is $400 and all funds must be used before the last day of classes of the semester. A student can only receive one Independent Study Grant per semester.

Student must be enrolled in an Independent Study course or the equivalent such as thesis and research capstone courses, in order to be eligible for this grant.

The application portal opens on the first day of each semester and will close when general funds have been depleted for that semester.  Funds can run out within the first month of the semester, so it is advised that you apply as soon as possible. 

Please note:

• This application requires that students have completed CITI Training. URS requires URS grant applicants to complete the “Research Misconduct (RCR-Basic) (ID 16604)” course offered through Duke CITI Training in order to be eligible to receive the grant. Find directions for the training and for downloading the certificate here.
• If working with Human Subjects, this application requires that students have completed, or have submitted an initial application for approval to the Institutional Review Board (IRB). Consult with your mentor and find more information here. If awarded, funds will not be distributed until the URS Office has received the student's IRB protocol number and valid expriation date. If awarded this grant, if you do not receive IRB approval before November 22, 2021 (two weeks before the last day of classes), the funds will not be released and you will need to re-apply for the grant in a subsequent semester in which you are also enrolled in an independent study course.
• This application requires that students are enrolled in a Research Independent Study course.

If you have any questions about this application or grant, please reach out to ursoffice@duke.edu. 

Updated: 9/21/21