IDEA Grants Applications Open
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IDEA Grants Applications Open: Click here to apply or learn more!
Is there a creative endeavor you want to undertake, or an original research project you would like to conduct? Do you want to develop or evaluate a product idea, entrepreneurial venture, or a service initiative? IDEA Grants fund research, creative projects, and the development or evaluation of new or existing ideas. This is your chance to flex your creative muscles, innovate, and explore.
FSU undergraduate students in all majors can apply for an FSU IDEA Grant. Selected applicants will receive a summer stipend of UP TO $4,000 (or up to $6,000 for groups) to fund their self-designed work on a topic, project, problem, artistic product or performance, or other entrepreneurial or creative idea. Projects must last 8-12 weeks and be under the mentorship of a supervising faculty member. The project does not need to be tied to a student’s major or minor, but it should be guided by a student’s academic goals and future plans. Funds may be used for living expenses, materials, lost income from not working during summer, and/or travel. Projects must be culminated at the annual President’s Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence. Your IDEA Grant project will be your central endeavor during the summer semester. Completing other experiential programs or internships such as NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates or industry internships are not permitted. If you are offered an IDEA Grant, any other summer experiential opportunities are subject to review by the CRE. You can find a pdf document of the general program expectations here, subject to change.
Attend an info session to learn more:
- Tuesday, October 13th, 4:00 pm
- Monday, October 26th, 3:00 pm
- Tuesday, November 10th, 11:00 am
- Monday, November 30th, 3:00 pm