ASPiRE Grants for Students
Are you wroking on a thesis, dissertation or senior project? Planning to present at a conference or exhibition? Consider the ASPiRE internal Grants Program as a potential funding resource!
The University Research and Creative Arts Committees would like to encourage students to consider applying for an ASPiRE Graduate or Undergraduate student grant. Funds can be utilized to assist in project costs such as travel or supplies.
All student projects require the support of a faculty mentor or advisor.
Beginning Fall 2021, Hollis funding amounts have been increased. See guidelines for details.
Graduate Student Competitions
Research
Supports the discovery of new insights, theories, or application of research to solve problems within the discipline or in society.
- Deadline: October 20 (winter and spring projects) | January 20 (summer and fall projects)
Creative Arts
Supports the creation of original works of creative arts.
- Deadline: October 20 (winter and spring projects) | January 20 (summer and fall projects)
Hollis Fund
The Joseph W. and Marcella S. Hollis Fund supports research in psychology. Proposals from any department are eligible, as long as the project is psychology based.
- Eligibility: Graduate students only
- Deadline: Fall - October 1 | Spring - April 1
Undergraduate Student Competitions
Research
Supports the discovery of new insights, theories, or application of research to solve problems within the discipline or in society.
- Deadline: November 10 (winter and spring projects) | February 10 (summer and fall projects)
Creative Arts
Supports the creation of original works of creative arts.
- Deadline: November 10 (winter and spring projects) | February 10 (summer and fall projects)
Student Travel Grants:
For professional presentations of papers and/or posters, performances, etc., at invited meetings, conference, or competitions.
- Deadline: The 15th of the month prior to the intended travel date.
Learn More & Apply:
See the ASPiRE website for detailed guidelines and application instructions.
For any questions, please contact the ASPiRE program manager at aspire@bsu.edu.