Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society - Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR) Program

The Sigma Xi program awards grants of up to $1,000 to students from all areas of the sciences and engineering. Designated funds from the National Academy of Sciences allow for grants of up to $5,000 for astronomy research and $2,500 for vision related research. Students use the funding to pay for travel expenses to and from a research site, or for purchase of non-standard laboratory equipment necessary to complete a specific research project. For more information and to apply, visit the Sigma Xi website.

Externally Reviewed
Application Deadline: Mid-March and Early October (contact Sigma Xi directly for advice on funding cycles)

Basic Science Summer/Short-term Fellowship Opportunity Funded Through External Organizations Clinical Translational