Members of ASG Exec for the academic year 2023-2024 holding each other by the shoulder

Academic Grants

This semester, ASG is offering $36,000 to all undergraduate students to fund research projects. The ASG Academic Grant Selection Board reviews each grant application and determines what impresses and what concerns them about each project. The board identifies the project's ability to advance knowledge in the area of study, feasibility, and alignment with the University's mission and the Changemaker initiative.

Academic Grant Applications

Timeline

Mar18

Grant Applications Due (11:59PM PST)

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Apr30

Research Summary Due

Thursday, April 30, 2026

May29

Grant Spending Deadline

Friday, May 29, 2026

Further Research Opportunities

Office of Undergraduate Research

The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) supports all undergraduate students and faculty on campus. OUR's goal is to ensure that undergraduate students from all disciplines have the opportunity to engage in research, scholarship and creative activities during their time at USD. OUR provides unique services and several on-campus research programs for students and faculty.

Services for students include:

Research ethics and integrity

Poster design

Applying for extramural scholarships, fellowships and awards

Professional development workshops

Funding for travel to present research findings