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John and Elsie Mae Ferentz Undergraduate Research Fund is sponsored by The University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. This fund offers support for undergraduates at the University of Iowa who are registered for a research project, honors in the major, guided independent study, research-based capstone course, or for the BFA project during the semester of the award.
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John and Elsie Mae Ferentz Undergraduate Research Fund | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - The University of Iowa John and Elsie Mae Ferentz Undergraduate Research Fund John and Elsie Mae Ferentz Undergraduate Research Fund During the AY 25-26, eight scholarships will be awarded with an average of $2,000 per scholarship, to be used in Spring 2026.
Must be registered for a research project, honors in the major, guided independent study, research-based capstone course, or for the BFA project during the semester of the award. Must have a 3. 33 UI cumulative GPA.
Must submit a letter of recommendation from a CLAS faculty member. Must continue full-time as a junior or senior. Must be enrolled in a College of Liberal Arts & Sciences degree granting program and seeking your first undergraduate degree.
Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 s. h. during semester.
of award Former ICRU/GCRU fellows are eligible to apply. Current ICRU/GCRU fellows are not eligible. This scholarship is not renewable.
an email to clas-schol-apply@uiowa. edu with their name and university ID number and the name of their faculty mentor (who should also provide an email). an attached one-page description of the research project including how the work advances their own research or creative goals.
(2) CLAS Faculty mentor submits:(Only projects that will involve a CLAS faculty member as mentor, advisor, or in another capacity will be approved.) an email to clas-schol-apply@uiowa. edu confirming that the student will be doing research under their guidance and a short statement of endorsement of the student and the research project (this does not need to be a formal letter of recommendation, but a short endorsement).
For proposals involving groups of students, please submit one proposal with each students name, email, and university id number. Proposals should be submitted electronically to clas-schol-apply@uiowa. edu .
Questions can be sent to clas-scholarships@uiowa. edu . We are no longer accepting applications for AY 25-26.
Contact CLAS Undergraduate Programs at clas-scholarships@uiowa. edu or call 319-335-2633 .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Undergraduate students at the University of Iowa who are registered for a research project, honors in the major, guided independent study, research-based capstone course, or for the BFA project during the semester of th…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
John and Elsie Mae Ferentz Undergraduate Research Fund is funded by The University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Iowa. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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