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Northwestern University Psychology Research Opportunity Grants (NUPROG)

The Northwestern University Psychology Research Opportunity Grants (NUPROG) program was designed to enhance the research involvement of NU undergraduates interested in graduate study in psychology.  The NUPROG program aims to increase the diversity among students who go on to graduate education in all areas of psychology.  Students who are from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in graduate psychology programs (e.g., certain racial and ethnic minorities, first-generation college students, etc.) are encouraged to apply for NUPROG awards.  Each student who applies for a NUPROG award must have a faculty sponsor in the psychology department.  Academic year awards cover research expenses and summer awards may cover research and/or be applied toward living expenses.  We anticipate making three awards of up to $500 each but requests up to $1500 will be considered as long as the student provides a detailed budget and budget justification.  At the conclusion of the project, students who receive a NUPROG award will be expected to turn in a written report summarizing their research project. 

To apply:

1.  Complete a Northwestern University Psychology Research Opportunity Grants application form.

2.  Complete a short project proposal (approximately two pages) including a clear specification of the timeframe for the project.

3.  Have the faculty member who will supervise your research write a confidential letter of support. 

4.  Submit a copy of your transcript (an unofficial copy is fine)

5.  In the case of requests exceeding $500, complete a detailed budget and budget justification.

All application materials should be submitted to Professor Wendi Gardner (wgardner@northwestern.edu)

We will begin to review applications on 12/3/07 and we will continue to accept new applications and make awards on a rolling basis.