Dr. Saraf Memorial Award

For international independent research in the humanities or social sciences. Up to two awardees will receive up to $7,500 each.


Ethan M. Posner Fellowship

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.


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.


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.


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.