Listed below are the Undergraduate Student Research Deadlines. When available, Penn State Behrend students may request funding support for conference travel.
2025-26 Undergraduate Student Research Support Deadlines
Undergraduate Student Academic Year Research Grant 2025-26
| Action Item | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Request for Proposals | Friday, September 19, 2025 |
| Submission Deadline | Friday, October 3, 2025 |
| School Director Review Completed | Wednesday, October 15, 2025 |
| Notification of Acceptance/Rejection | Monday, October 20, 2025 |
| Project Begin | Monday, October 27, 2025 |
| Projects Completed/Funds Expended | Friday, April 24, 2026 |
| Final Reports to Associate Dean | Friday, September 11, 2026 |
Undergraduate Student Summer Research Fellowship 2026
| Action Item | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Request for Proposals | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 |
| Submission Deadline | Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| School Director Review Completed | Wednesday, April 1, 2026 |
| Notification of Acceptance/Rejection | Monday, April 6, 2026 |
| Project Start Window | Monday, April 6 - Monday, May 11, 2026 |
| Projects Completed/Funds Expended | Wednesday, August 12, 2026 |
| Final Reports to Associate Dean | Friday, November 13, 2026 |
Council of Fellows Undergraduate Research Award
Faculty members should complete this Nomination Form to nominate students who have excelled in research for the Penn State Behrend Council of Fellows Undergraduate Student Research Award. This award recognizes undergraduates with demonstrated research proficiency and strong potential for independent scholarly work.
| Action Item | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Request for Nominations | Friday, November 7, 2025 |
| Nominations to Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies | Friday, February 13, 2026 |
| Announcement of Award | Friday, March 13, 2026 |
The University Libraries Undergraduate Research Award: Excellence in Information Literacy
The University Libraries Undergraduate Research Award recognizes undergraduate research that showcases accomplished and exemplar information literacy skills. Please complete this Application Form to submit research projects, including posters, term papers, research reports, thesis, etc. Form will be active during the submission period.
| Action Item | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Application Open | Friday, March 20, 2026 |
| Applications Due | Friday, April 24, 2026 |
| Announcement of Award | Friday, May 1, 2026 |