What is a Research Fellowships?
University Research Fellowships are designed for students who are interested in graduate or professional study following the undergraduate degree, who are ambitious, who may be interested in preparing for major fellowships such as the Rhodes, Truman, Goldwater, or Udall, and who “want to make a difference” in their communities and in the world. A fellowship, in contrast to a scholarship, offers students the experiential learning that will result in dividends when applying for graduate study. Research Fellows have a passion for their field of study and want to begin hands-on learning day one of their undergraduate career. Fellowships can be in any field of study at the university-agriculture to opera. For those unsure of their career path, there are numerous ways to enter undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity throughout the undergraduate years. Simply put, a Research Fellowship may not be the right fit for every Scholar. The Office of Research funds the Fellows’ Pro
