Provides funding to two Krieger School undergraduates per year who share Ethan M. Posner’s desire to change the world, passion for learning, and caring commitment to their community.
Research Project Type: Natural Sciences
University Undergraduate Research Fellowship
The University Undergraduate Research Fellowship (formerly the Woodrow Wilson Undergraduate Research Fellowship) provides funding and support to a select group of Krieger School undergraduates, identified in their first year, who carry out an independent research project over a period of three years.
The Phares Family Grant for International Engagement
$7,000 for research outside the U.S. Preference for rising juniors and seniors who are unable to study abroad during the academic year.
Meg Walsh Award
The Second Decade Society/Florence “Meg” Long Walsh Leadership Award provides a graduating senior from the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences with $32,000 to undertake an independent project of his or her own unique design involving international travel.
John Camp and Mindy Farber ’74 Endowed Award
The John Camp and Mindy Farber ’74 Endowed Award (approximately $4000) was created to support undergraduates conducting research in brain science, with preference given to students performing research related to brain cancers.
Bander Family Fund Award
The Bander Family Fund Award (up to $4,000) is intended to encourage students to think creatively in defining a summer project that can only be done outside of the classroom. The work may be independent research, a creative venture, or an internship directly related to a field of study.
Jeffrey Ma Shiu and Emily Liu Endowed ASPIRE Award
The annual $4,000 award will be made available for students to pursue original research in the brain sciences.
Dean’s ASPIRE Grant
The Dean’s ASPIRE Grants (Arts and Sciences Projects, Investigations, and Research Endeavors; up to $5,000) are designed to promote independent research projects among KSAS undergraduates.
Albstein Research Scholarship
The Albstein Research Scholarship (up to $5,000) is open to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing intensive research in brain science, especially Alzheimer’s research.