Princeton University

In addition to funds that are available within individual academic departments, the Office of the Dean of the College administers several funds to support senior thesis research. Juniors wishing to apply for summer research grants apply in the late spring, while seniors may apply in the early fall for funds to conduct research over the fall break or during intersession. The Office of the Dean of the College places announcements in The Daily Princetonian and provides departments with information regarding application dates and procedures.

Contact:
Dean Claire Fowler
Senior Associate Dean of the College
406 West College
609-258-5522
 

Princeton ’s Study Abroad Program administers a number of funds supporting undergraduate study abroad. Information about additional sources of funding for study abroad is available on the Study Abroad Program web site.

Contact:
Dean Nancy Kanach
Senior Associate Dean of the College
Director, Office of International Programs
36 University Place, Suite 350
609-258-5524

The International Internship Program (IIP) coordinates the application process for a number of international internships that have been secured specifically for Princeton students. The Resources section of IIP’s web site includes information about other options for funding.

The Pace Center does not fund academic research but it does provide information about sources of funding that do support academic research in its handout titled Princeton University Funding Resources for Public Service Initiatives. 

The Community-Based Learning Initiative works to provide students with opportunities to apply the knowledge and analytic tools gained in the classroom to hands-on research about the pressing issues that affect local communities. For more information about funding opportunities, follow the link for Derian Internships and more in the left navigation bar on the CBLI web site.

A few alumni funds include money for thesis research and other academic work. Several of these funds are administered by the Office of the Dean of the College, as mentioned above under Thesis Funding. For more information, see also the Alumni Association Funding Guide for Undergraduates.