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Grants in Aid of Research (GIAR) is a grant from Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, that funds undergraduate and graduate student research across all scientific disciplines. The program supports student researchers in conducting original scientific investigations, helping bridge the gap between academic learning and independent research. Applicants must be members of Sigma Xi or nominated by a Sigma Xi member.
The grant program covers direct research expenses, and awards are made on a competitive basis. GIAR has supported thousands of student researchers since its founding, making it one of the longest-running student research grant programs in the United States.
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By encouraging close working relationships between students and mentors, the program promotes scientific excellence and achievement through hands-on learning. Active Members—students & advisors: Award amounts for active members, or students with advisors who are active members, range from $500 to $5,000 for graduate applicants and $500 to $2,000 for undergraduate applicants.
Non-members & inactive members : Award amounts for non-members & inactive members, both graduate and undergraduate, are available up to $1,000. Both members and non-members are eligible for designated funds from the National Academy of Sciences that allow for grants of up to $5,000 for astronomy research and $2,500 for vision related research.
Sigma Xi strongly encourages applications from women and underrepresented minorities, including Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinx, Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, or Native Hawaiians. Funding Cycle: Spring 2020 Astronomer and GIAR Recipient Kevin Heng Bee Expert and GIAR Recipient Suzanne Batra Research Archaeologist and GIAR Recipient Anabel Ford How can the GIAR Program Help You?
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Undergraduate and graduate students; Sigma Xi members or students whose advisor is a member receive higher award caps. Women and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500 - $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Grants in Aid of Research (GIAR) are due October 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Grants in Aid of Research (GIAR) is funded by Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Sigma Xi Grants in Aid of Research (GIAR) program is sponsored by Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society. Provides funding to undergraduate and graduate students for travel expenses to and from a research site, or for the purchase of non-standard laboratory equipment necessary to complete a specific research project.
Sigma Xi Grants in Aid Program is sponsored by Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society. This program provides grants to undergraduate and graduate students from all areas of the sciences and engineering to support their research projects. Funds can be used for travel expenses to research sites or for the purchase of non-standard laboratory equipment.
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