Undergraduate Summer Research Grants

The Greenberg Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Chicago offers summer research grants to support undergraduate students conducting research in Jewish Studies. The grants are designed to fund undergraduate summer research related to a BA thesis or other faculty-supported projects. Eligible expenses include living and travel expenses related to the proposed project, as well as reimbursement for project-related supplies and materials. Students may combine their awards with funding from other sources to cover expenses. The program aims to support promising undergraduate research in Jewish Studies across all academic divisions at the University of Chicago. The grant is available to University of Chicago undergraduate students in years 1-3, in all Divisions. Applications must include a cover sheet, a two-page project proposal, a rough budget demonstrating use of requested funds, a recommendation from the supervising faculty member, and an email from the college advisor confirming good standing. The number of awards and amount of each award will be based on the needs of the strongest applicants. Awardees must submit a one-page post-award report detailing the use of funds with receipts, describing research progress during the grant period, and explaining the impact of the grant funds on their research. This program provides essential financial support for undergraduate students pursuing scholarly work in Jewish Studies during the summer months.