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1. A-State Student Research & Creativity Travel Award

Who can apply: All A-State students 

Award amount: $500 (Must have a 50% match from another source) 

Description: These awards are available to any A-State undergraduate or graduate student to help support the cost of attending a scholarly conference or competition. Students are expected to present or participate in the activity they are applying to attend. 

2. Student Research & Creativity Development Award

Who can apply: Any full-time A-State Jonesboro student. Must me working with an A-State faculty member on a planned research project or creative endeavor. 

Award amount: Up to $1000 total (up to $500 can be used as a stipend for the student applying for the award)

Description: Awarded on a semester basis to support research and creativity activity development. Can be used for supplies, travel, and fees associated with the costs to complete a project. Cannot be used to travel to conferences or competitions. Will be awarded twice per year - once in the spring (with a fall application deadline) and once in the fall (with a spring application deadline). Students are only eligible to receive this award once per academic year.  

Deadline: November 15th 

3. ADE SURF: Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program

Who can apply: Undergraduate students, must have a minimum of 30 hours completed with you start the program

Award amount: Successful students receive up to $1,250 for a full year and $625 for one semester to conduct research with a faculty mentor. Research & Technology Transfer (RTT) provides 100% match for the student stipend, for totals of $2,500 (full year) and $1,250 (one semester). In addition, students may receive up to $750 in travel funds and the faculty mentor may receive up to $750 for travel and supplies.

Description: The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) offers the annual Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) competition to support all types of faculty-mentored undergraduate research projects and all academic disciplines are eligible.

Deadline: November 1st