Summer Undergraduate Research Funding

Undertaking a research project is a great way to develop critical thinking and develop practical scientific skills. The Natural Sciences Department offers a range of research opportunities during the school year as well as during the summer. Students, in consultation with a supervisor, contribute to the design, execution and presentation of a research project. Projects can be ‘stand-alone’ or part of a larger project. To find a research project that aligns with your personal interests, you should browse our Natural Sciences research page, our faculty webpages and consult our faculty in person.

If you are interested in doing research during the semester, you can either volunteer in a lab or have the opportunity to do research for credit in the form of an NSCI 4999 tutorial. If you would like to do research during the summer, there is a range of funding opportunities available. For the different types of funding, please refer to the list below. Before you apply for any type of funding or sign up for a research tutorial it is imperative you approach a potential supervisor and discuss possible projects.

  • The Natural Science Summer Research Awards will be given to one or more students at Fordham College at Lincoln Center who are interested in undertaking summer research.

    The application deadline for the 2024 Natural Science Research Award is March 29th, 2024

    Eligibility

    1. Natural Science Major, Environmental Science Major or Integrative Neuroscience Major enrolled in Fordham College at Lincoln Center
    2. In good academic standing
    3. Ability to devote full time to research for 10 weeks in Summer

    Procedure

    1. Complete the Application Form here.
    2. Submit a current unofficial transcript through the Application Form.
    3. Deadline for receipt of complete application and transcript: March 29th, 2024.
    4. Applications will be reviewed by a committee of faculty and awards will be announced by the end of April.
    5. At the conclusion of the project, you are required to submit a project describing the accomplishments of your research experience and present your work as a poster at the Mary G. Hamilton Symposium in the fall semester and at the ARS Nova Arts & Research Showcase in the spring semester. 

  • The Ambrose Award is named in honor of the late Dr. Anthony M. Ambrose, a physician who graduated from Fordham University School of Medicine. The Award will be given to one or more sophomore and/or junior pre-medical students of Fordham College at Lincoln Center who are interested in undertaking summer research.

    The application deadline for the 2024 Ambrose Summer Research Award is March 29th, 2024

    Eligibility

    1. Pre-medical student enrolled in Fordham College at Lincoln Center
    2. Sophomore or Junior
    3. In good academic standing
    4. Ability to devote full time to research for 10 weeks in Summer

    Procedure

    1. Complete the Application Form here.
    2. Submit a current unofficial transcript through the Application Form.
    3. Deadline for receipt of complete application and transcript: March 29th, 2024.
    4. Applications will be reviewed by a committee of faculty and awards will be announced by the end of April.
    5. At the conclusion of the project, you are required to submit a project describing the accomplishments of your research experience, and present your work as a Poster at the Mary G. Hamilton Symposium in the fall semester and at the ARS Nova Arts & Research Showcase in the spring semester.

  • The FCLC Dean’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Practice Grant supports student-driven research and creative practice projects

    The application deadline for the 2024 FCLC Dean’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Practice grants is March 8, 2024.

  • The FCLC Summer Research Assistant Fellowship Program awards grants to students to support research that advances faculty-led projects.