Undergraduate Research Grants

This program supports undergraduate students at Cottey College who wish to conduct independent research that makes an intellectual or creative contribution to their academic discipline. To qualify, students must collaborate with a faculty sponsor and maintain a solid academic record. The funding is intended for original scholarly investigations, meaning projects undertaken for capstone requirements or direct academic credit are excluded. Applications are evaluated by a committee of students, faculty, and administrators who score proposals based on depth, preparation, and overall quality. Recipients of the funding must fulfill several post-project requirements, which include delivering a presentation on campus, submitting photographs of their work, completing an assessment, and writing a reflective letter about their learning experience.