Are you pursuing an impactful research or creative project and find yourself in need of a specific piece of equipment or travel to conduct research or receive training that not available at UT? Or maybe you need supplies or special software? The Graduate Student Research Awards exist to advance the scholarship of graduate students pursuing research and creative activities. Grants up to $5,000 are awarded to selected students to help support their research, scholarship, and creative activity; give students experience writing grants; and foster the mentoring relationship between faculty and graduate students.

Now is the time to prepare your proposal to this competitive award, as the application is open for fall 2026 as of September 14. To be considered, proposals must be submitted by October 12 at 5pm. The application is online and the Graduate School website provides all the details on everything you need to provide for your proposal.

Be sure to leave yourself time to send the application to your faculty mentor for review and evaluation before submitting. A letter of collaboration from the faculty mentor is required when the proposal is submitted. 

If you have questions, submit them to [email protected].