Grace Hopper Mellon Senior Research Grant
Yale University
For educational programs in the residential colleges, including teaching in the colleges, Mellon Senior Forums and Undergraduate Research Grants. The Mellon research grants are intended for seniors to support their senior essays/projects or analogous forms of research and independent study. Each qualifying student may apply for up to $500 in research support.
Research must take place during the academic year and awardees must present the results of their research either to the Senior Forum or to another educational forum in the college. It is also important that each application for the research award include the approval of a faculty advisor who will supervise the research project.
Each college should have a formal application process to select undergraduates for research awards. Each college determines its own schedule for accepting applications and for student presentations. Please contact the Head of College Office for this information.
Application Information: Provide a brief description of your project and how you will use the funding. Provide a faculty advisor reference stipulating your project/essay.
Restrictions to Use of Award: Research must take place during the academic year and awardees must present the result of their research either to the Senior Mellon Forum or another educational forum in the college
The Mellon research grants are intended for seniors to support their senior essays/projects or analogous forms of research and independent study.