Funding for Research Materials

LSAMP students working on STEM-based independent research are eligible to apply for funding to help cover the costs of research materials. Applications for funding must be endorsed by your research faculty adviser.

Eligibility

  • Student must be an LSAMP Scholar
  • Student's research must be in STEM
  • Student research must be supervised by a faculty mentor

Required Documents

  • Submit in a single PDF document a signed budget sheet (PDF) and all additional materials to support your request
  • Project Overview (3-4 pages)*

Funded Items

  • Research materials/supplies (e.g., books not found at Rutgers libraries, beakers, lab equipment*)
  • Poster printing

Items Not Funded

  • Accommodation (e.g., hotels)
  • Transportation (e.g., flights, trains, buses, Ubers)
  • Meals
  • Living expenses (e.g., rent, clothes, laundry, internet service, utilities, etc.)
  • Tuition and/or fees
  • Per Diems
  • Internships with companies
  • Apparel
  • Gift cards

Responsibilities After a Funded Opportunity

Scholars are required to:

  • Provide scanned receipts and other pertinent documents for purchases 
  • Submit a 500-word reflection and/or research documents related to the funded experience

Scholars may be asked to:

  • Serve as an LSAMP Student Ambassador at University to community events
  • Conduct workshops or act as a mentor to students interested in STEM
  • Give a presentation at the next scheduled LSAMP workshop

Apply for research materials funding.