Research and Travel Grants
Minigrant Program
Through the MiniGrant Program, students can apply for funds to cover books, supplies, equipment, travel, workshops, etc. ($300 for individuals or $600 for groups) connected to a research or creative project.
The applicant must be an MCLA student who has made or will be making a significant intellectual contributionto the proposed activity. Both individual and group applications are accepted. Groups are two or more students working together on the same project. These grants are competitive in nature; submission does not guarantee funding.
Examples of fundable activities
- Data-collection surveys
- Equipment
- Materials needed to complete a project
- Lab equipment
- Money to reimburse human subjects
- Cost of music or film production Etc.
- Books
- Conferences
- Gallery openings
- Film festivals
- Workshops Etc.
- Travel
A stipend of up to $300 for individual or $600 for a group is available for students conducting research for their projects (e.g. for supplies or compensation of participants in research projects), or to cover costs associated with travel to professional meetings.
To be considered for a MiniGrant, you must submit an application (using the online form link below) describing the nature of your project, research, or travel, and briefly outline the costs that your project or travel will incur.
Application Deadlines:
October 18, 2026
March 1, 2027
Students will be notified of the review committee’s decision within two weeks of the
application deadline. Funds will be provided directly to students unless an MCLA department
needs to make the purchase on their behalf.
Application Form
Please address any questions concerning the application process to:
Justin Golub, Chair of Undergraduate Research, justin.golab@mcla.edu or Yavuz Celan, Associate Chair of Undergraduate Research, yavuz.ceylan@mcla.edu.