Penn State undergraduate students from all majors and campuses are encouraged to apply for the Rodney A. Erickson Discovery Grant, a prestigious program that supports original undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative work during the summer.
Grant Amount
- $5,000 in funding to support living expenses and project-related costs during Summer.
- Full program details and the application link are available here: https://urfm.psu.edu/programs/erickson-discovery-grant
Application Timeline
- Applications Open: December 1
- Deadline to Apply: February 16
About the Grant
The Erickson Discovery Grant provides support for student-initiated projects in areas such as:
- Arts
- Engineering
- Humanities
- Sciences
- Social Sciences
Projects may involve independent research, creative inquiry, or scholarly work. The key requirement is that the project must be the student’s own idea, not simply assistance on a faculty project.