The College of Arts and Sciences awards small research and travel grants for students conducting research, engaged in artistic activities, or traveling to present their work at conferences. Awards are typically capped at $1,500.
The Charles H. Koch Jr. Award provides financial support to help cover the expenses of internships in international affairs, public policy, and/or legal studies for undergraduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences. Internships can take place in the U.S. or abroad. Funds can be used for travel, housing, and living expenses over the course of your internship. Award amounts vary according to the duration, location, and costs associated with an internship, and are capped at $5000.
National Geographic Early Career grants provide funding for students and young professionals to develop and execute a project on conservation, education, research, storytelling, or technology. Projects should related to one of National Geographic's three lenses (wildlife, human journey, changing planet). Grants are typically offered for $5,000 or a maximum of $10,000, and projects may be up to one year long.
The Center for Global Health (CGH) University Scholar Award funds students to design and implement a project related to global health with the support of mentors both at UVa and abroad. Students may design a new project or build upon an existing one. Awards range from $2,500 for individuals to $10,000 for teams. All scholars are expected to present in the CGH symposium.
The UK Fellows Program funds graduating UVa students to teach and live abroad in a UK boarding school for one year. Fellows participate fully by assisting with classes, sport, and residence life. The best candidates are mature, responsible individuals who are eager to get involved. Teaching experience, formal or informal is helpful but not required. The ability to help coach a sport, even if it's not your greatest strength, is a plus. In some instances, coaching positions may be a school's priority.
UROP International offers opportunities for summer research in a lab at Aachen University. In addition to research experience, students learn German, take workshops on intercultural learning, and have opportunities to explore Germany.
The Harrison Undergraduate Research Award funds students to pursue a research project over the summer and the course of the following academic year. Research may be conducted in any field. Recipients are awarded up to $3,000 for their research. Students must be enrolled full-time and remain enrolled through the duration of the project.
The Barry Goldwater Scholarship provides scholarship funding for students pursuing research in the natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics. The Goldwater Scholarship awards $7,500 per year remaining in the undergraduate program (two for 2nd year recipients, one for 3rd year) and covers educational expenses such as tuition and room and board.
The Pasteur Institute Undergraduate Internship Program funds students to conduct research at the Institut Pasteur in Paris for ten weeks over the summer. The Institute's primary focus is on infectious diseases.
The Kenan Fellowship funds undergraduate and graduate students to pursue full-time summer research that increase public understanding of the Academical Village. These research projects may include architectural or field internships; development of exhibitions and other educational opportunities to inform and engage the public (of all ages) in the history, evolution, and restoration of this World Heritage site; preparation of materials on historic preservation for publication and public distribution; and other educational outreach initiatives.