Summer Research Fellowship Grants

Student Research Fellowship Grants support independent and original research that advances the mission of the Center of Global Black Studies. Open to undergraduate and graduate students at UM, research should contribute to interdisciplinary Black Studies and the student’s professional development. 

.

Eligibility Requirements 

To be considered, applicants must:

Proposal requirements
  • be full-time University of Miami students during the application and award periods
  • have a minimum 3.0 grade point average in their major
  • be able to present their research the following academic year
  • Submit letter of support from their research mentor/supervisor indicating they agree to advise the project

Undergraduate Summer Research Grants – maximum $2500 

 Provide a brief proposal (500 words) discussing the following: 

Research Questions for Proposal
  • your research question(s)
  • how you became interested in your theme/topic
  • how this research ‘problem’ relates to your future research, graduate school and/or professional endeavors
  • research itinerary
  • itemized budget
  • if you are seeking funding from other sources and which ones

Graduate Summer Research Grants- maximum $3500 

To apply, please provide a brief proposal (500 words) discussing your research project that includes:

Additional Requirements
  • brief literature review
  • statement of intellectual stakes and contributions, etc.
  • how this research relates to your dissertation/thesis or publication plans
  • name of faculty mentor for this project and/or dissertation committee
  • research itinerary
  • itemized budget
  • if you are seeking funding from other sources and which ones

Application Timeline

Deadline Schedule
App launch: November 1 
App deadline: January 24 - EXTENDED TO February 5
Notification Deadline: February 21
Awards Reception February 27

Additional Information 

Additional deadline requirements
  • Only complete applications received by February 5 will be reviewed.
  • Research grants will be disbursed by May 31st, 2026
  • If you have questions or need additional information, please email globalblackstudies@miami.edu

.

Application Link

Top