Students and faculty in the PEL receive funding for research through grants, financial aid, scholarships, and more. Below are some of many funding sources available for students and faculty to utilize for their research.
Internal Funding
Research and Creative Opportunities Grant Program for WWU Graduate Students
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This program provides grants of up to $1,500 to support graduate students engaged in research, scholarly, and creative work with faculty. Deadline: The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP) solicits proposals three times a year, fall, winter, and spring quarters. The grant period is 12 months and funds become available immediately upon award notification.
For more information visit the Office of the Vice Provost for Research.
Research and Creative Opportunities Grant Program for WWU Undergraduate Students
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This program provides grants of up to $750 to support undergraduate students engaged in research, scholarly, and creative work with faculty. The Undergraduate Committee of the Research and Creative Activities Council reviews all proposals and makes funding recommendations to the Vice Provost for Research.
For more information visit the Office of the Vice Provost for Research.
The Ross Travel Grant
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This grant supports WWU graduate student travel, up to $500, for the following purposes: to present papers at professional meetings and conferences, to exhibit works of art at national and international showings, and to perform, direct or produce within professional performing arts venues.
For more information, visit WWU’s graduate school page.
External Funding
FAFSA
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Financial aid secured through FAFSA support underprivileged or lower-income students. Students who complete their FAFSA before the yearly deadline may secure aid for tuition costs, work study opportunities, loans, and federal grants.
For more information, visit WWU Financial Aid.
Jacobs Research Funds
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The Jacobs Research Funds (JRF) and the Kinkade Language and Culture Foundation (KLF) are sister organizations that fund linguistic and anthropological research on aboriginal peoples of North and South America. The JRF accepts proposals on behalf of both organizations. Priority is given to research on the Pacific Northwest. However, research in other areas of the Americas will be funded if possible. The JRF is affiliated with the Whatcom Museum in Bellingham, Washington.
For more information about the JRF, visit the Whatcom Museum website.
National Science Foundation
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Many PEL members, faculty, and affiliated faculty have received funding from the National Science Foundation for their research. These NSF grants have funded current research led by Dr. Monson and Dr. Brasil on primate species, the acquisition of a micro-CT scanner, and student research projects.
For more information, visit the Nation Science Foundation’s funding page.