Summer Research Grants and Fellowships
Conducting research during the summer can be a transformative experience, as you put your skills to the test in labs, in the fields, in library collections, in art studios, and on the stage. You can apply for Bates funding to support research you conduct on campus (about 50 to 60 student researchers work on campus each summer); with a research advisor at another institution; or on your own, under the guidance of a Bates advisor. Through summer research, you will make contributions to new knowledge, hone your research skills, and explore the intellectual and professional opportunities in your field.
Student Research Resources
Tips for Preparing a Strong Grant Proposal
Grant Writing Video Workshop – This one-hour workshop recorded in January 2022 offers tips and strategies for preparing an effective grant proposal
Budget Proposal Template – Use this to create and attach your budget to your final proposal
For more complete information, please visit this comprehensive Student Research Resources site.
Grants and Fellowships Available
- Bouley-Creasy Fund for Earth and Climate Sciences: support for senior thesis research
- Hoffman Research Support Grant: for short-term summer research projects or to support summer research travel or supplies
- Bates Environmental Internships: support for students with summer internships with environmental organizations
- Otis Fellowships: support major projects in which students explore the relationship of people and their environments
- Phillips Student Fellowships: support major cross-cultural exploration projects focused on research, community engagement, the arts, or career exploration
- Rawlings Grant for Math: supports students to conduct pre-thesis work in mathematics
- Summer Research Fellowships: support students conducting research in all disciplines, on campus or off campus, with a Bates advisor or an advisor from another research site
- Technos International Week in Japan: supports two student and a faculty member to experience two weeks in Japan during Technos International Week
Interested in working with a specific faculty member? Click here for more information on Faculty Research Grants.