The College of Arts & Sciences has hundreds of students participate in research, scholarship, and creative activity with our faculty each year. Many of our faculty obtain external funding through national, regional, and state agencies and foundations. Find out how you can get involved in research as a student in our various departments:
| Grant or Award | Focus of Funding | Funding Range | 2024-25 Due Date(s) | Materials |
| Student Publication & Presentation Award (SPPA) | Students (Undergraduate & Graduate) | $500 | Rolling Deadline | Guidelines and Application (Common application through ISRCA) |
| Student Study Abroad/Study Away Scholarship | Students (Undergraduate) | Up to $500 | October 1 for winter, December 1 for spring, March 1 for summer, and June 1 for fall | Guidelines and Application |
| Student Summer Fellowships | Students (Undergraduate and Graduate) | $3500 stipend, up to $500 supplies | March 12 | Guidelines and Application (Common application through ISRCA) |
| Student Competition/Performance Award | Students (Faculty-led application) | Up to $1500 | Rolling Deadline (at least one month prior) | Guidelines and Application |
| Student Undergraduate Research and Creativity Award (SURCA) | Students (Undergraduate) | Up to $750 | October 11 | Project Guidelines, Application, and Budget |
| Graduate Student Research Grant | Students (Graduate) | Up to $750 | October 11 | Project Guidelines, Application, and Budget |
| Collaborative Faculty-Student Project Award (for undergraduates and graduate students) | Faculty (in collaboration with students) | Up to $7500 | October 21 | Project Guidelines, Proposal Specifics, Cover Page, and Budget |
| Student Success Fellowship | Faculty and Staff | Up to $10,000 | October 28 | Fellowship Information, Proposal Guidelines, Cover Page, Budget Form, Review Criteria, Funded Projects, NKU Success by Design Strategic Framework, and A&S Inclusive Excellence Plan |
| Student Success Impact Mini Grant | Faculty and Staff | Up to $1000 | Rolling Deadline | Guidelines and Application, NKU Success by Design Strategic Framework, and A&S Inclusive Excellence Plan |
