Student Research Grants

Application for 2026 Funding

Application Opens: January 5, 2026
Application Deadline*: February 6, 2026, at 3:00pm MST
Reference Appraisal Deadline*: February 6, 2026, at 3:00pm MST
Selected Participant Notification: April 30, 2026

* The Submission Deadline is the same for both applications and appraisals. Late submissions for either one will not be accepted. It is each applicant's responsibility for the appraisal being submitted on time. No exceptions can be made.

Requirements

  • Before submitting your application, read the SRG Guidelines.
  • Appraisal from one faculty advisor is required. It is your responsibility to ensure both your references complete the required forms by the required deadline.
  • Awards are intended to fund specific expenses related to student research projects leading to advanced degrees.
  • Awards are competitive and based upon project merit and qualification of the applicant.
  • Applicants must describe what the project is; why the research is important, and how it is to be done.
  • An estimate of expenses for the project must be included in the budget section of application.
  • Grant recipients are required to provide, by April 30 following the calendar year in which they are awarded/dispersed, a summarized accounting of how the funds were spent. This should include a suitable progress report followed by a final abstract when the project is complete.
  • If the funds have not been used by April 30 of the following year, the grant recipient should request permission for an extension and submit a progress report.
  • A final abstract is required when the project is complete.
  • Applicants requesting financial support from the Alberto Terrones L. Fund for non-research expenses must include a statement describing the need and purpose of such request.
  • Applications may be submitted for any one of the awards, but will be considered for all awards.
  • Applicants who apply for and are awarded a current calendar year GSF grant are also eligible to apply for the current calendar year SRG.
  • Submissions should summarize the topic, objectives, plans, and budget for the proposed research and the background of the applicant. Applicants should adequately explain their proposals, provide informative documentation, and present the proposals under their own name.

Eligibility

  • Preference will be given to active SEG Student Members. Join/Renew

To avoid losing your work it is recommended to complete responses in a text file and then copy/paste into the application.

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