The Dean’s Undergraduate Research Fund was created in 1996 to provide students funding for their projects and remains the main form of material support CAS offers undergraduates pursuing independent research projects. Applicants can receive up to $750 for a First- and Second-Year Training (FAST) Grant. A faculty-led peer selection committee is charged with reviewing applications and awarding grants each cycle.
Funds may be used for a wide range of reasonable and justifiable expenses: e.g., the purchase of necessary equipment or supplies; travel to archives, museums, or labs; software licenses; data sets; income lost because of reduced hours at a current or continued place of employment.
Funds may be expended during the fall, winter, spring, or summer terms. Applicants must be current first- or second-year students in the College of Arts and Science (please visit the DURF FAQ page for more information about eligibility and the application process).
As always, students working with human subjects should consult NYU's IRB policies and apply for IRB approval as necessary.
Applications consist of a student submitted application and a letter of recommendation submitted by an applicants' research mentor. The online application includes three required tasks: 1) Personal Information Form, 2) Training Proposal, and 3) Recommendation Request. The Training Proposal is made up of the following sections:
- FAST Grant:
- Provide background to contextualize your area of interest (350 words)
- Explain the specific goals of your training project (250 words)
- Describe the significance of this training (250 words)
- Describe your timeline for completing this project (250 words)
- Describe your relationship with your mentor (200 words)
- Budget
First- and Second-Year Training (FAST) Grant: Dean's Undergraduate Research Fund (DURF)
The Dean’s Undergraduate Research Fund was created in 1996 to provide students funding for their projects and remains the main form of material support CAS offers undergraduates pursuing independent research projects. Applicants can receive up to $750 for a First- and Second-Year Training (FAST) Grant. A faculty-led peer selection committee is charged with reviewing applications and awarding grants each cycle.
Funds may be used for a wide range of reasonable and justifiable expenses: e.g., the purchase of necessary equipment or supplies; travel to archives, museums, or labs; software licenses; data sets; income lost because of reduced hours at a current or continued place of employment.
Funds may be expended during the fall, winter, spring, or summer terms. Applicants must be current first- or second-year students in the College of Arts and Science (please visit the DURF FAQ page for more information about eligibility and the application process).
As always, students working with human subjects should consult NYU's IRB policies and apply for IRB approval as necessary.
Applications consist of a student submitted application and a letter of recommendation submitted by an applicants' research mentor. The online application includes three required tasks: 1) Personal Information Form, 2) Training Proposal, and 3) Recommendation Request. The Training Proposal is made up of the following sections:
- FAST Grant:
- Provide background to contextualize your area of interest (350 words)
- Explain the specific goals of your training project (250 words)
- Describe the significance of this training (250 words)
- Describe your timeline for completing this project (250 words)
- Describe your relationship with your mentor (200 words)
- Budget