Washington Research Foundation Fellowship (WRFF)
Washington Research Foundation Fellowship (WRFF): WRF Fellows will receive $8,000 to support their research and additional funds to present their findings at a professional conference. Additional program and application information can be found here.
Application Information: These programs share a common application. Students are welcome to apply to one or both programs for 2024-2025 research funding. Applications are due July 21, 2024, at 11:59 PM PT.
Eligibility:
- Be a current UW (Seattle, Bothell, Tacoma) undergraduate engaged in a research project in bioscience or a related field during their award period.
- Propose to continue or initiate a research project for the duration of the award (2-3 quarters) that shows some level of independence and originality.
- Be registered full-time (at least 12 credits) during the award period, pursuing a bachelor’s degree at the UW Bothell, Seattle, or Tacoma campus. Exceptions to this requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis by connecting with the Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research.
- Have completed the equivalent of two years of university-level coursework and have had at least 3 quarters of prior research experience at the time of application.
- Receive guidance from a UW faculty member serving as the student’s research mentor (applicants may also be working with a graduate student, staff, and/or post-doctoral associate in addition to the faculty mentor).
- Submit a completed online application.
Virtual Information Sessions: Join the Office of Undergraduate Research team for a virtual information session to learn more about application components, applicant resources, and program details. RSVP for an info session here.
- Friday, June 14, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. PT
- Friday, July 12 1:00-2:00 p.m. PT
Additional information about these programs including information about the selection process and criteria, program expectations, and application resources can be found on our website. A flyer with information about the Washington Research Foundation Fellowship and Levinson Emerging Scholars Award is attached to this email.