2025 Summer Research Fellowships
The College of Design is offering undergraduate, graduate and international summer research fellowship opportunities in 2025, funded through the UK Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) and the College of Design. Working with faculty mentors, students may apply for stipends of up to $5,000 to fund their independent summer research proposal.
Am I eligible?
- All current and returning College of Design students in good academic standing are eligible to apply. There are separate applications for undergraduate, graduate and international fellowships.
- Fellowships are single year awards. You must apply with each cycle to be eligible for consideration.
- Priority will be given to student research that aligns with the UK Research Priority Areas.
- Students may be offered multiple summer research awards but can only receive one summer research award from the UK Office of Undergraduate Research (e.g. Summer Sustainability Fellowships, CURE Fellowship, CoD Research Fellowship).
How do I apply for funding?
- Identify a research subject and create a research proposal | Research Proposal Guidelines
(View a completed student proposal example) - Find a Mentor | Download Mentor Agreement Form
- Create a Budget | Download Budget Worksheet
- Fill out the application and upload associated documents.
Application deadline: Friday, March 1, 2025
Note: Research fellowship applications take preparation; students are strongly encouraged to begin the process early. Questions? Email lindsey.fay@uky.edu.