Research and creative works funding
Investing in discovery, creativity and impact
At the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS), we believe research and creative work are catalysts for change — in communities, in scholarship and in lives.
Through internal grants, fellowships and professional development resources, students and faculty can transform bold ideas into real-world achievements.
Whether you're excavating history through archival research, composing new music, publishing original analysis or addressing pressing social issues, CLASS empowers you to follow your curiosity and make a difference.
Funding opportunities for students
Support your passion. Expand your impact.
CLASS offers competitive funding options to help undergraduate and graduate students advance their research, creative work and career goals.
Burt Berlin Scholarship Enhancement Humanities Award
Provides up to $3,000 for undergraduate humanities majors pursuing research, creative projects, study abroad or professional development.
Eligibility: Full-time CLASS majors in humanities disciplines, enrolled in the following Fall term, in good academic standing are eligible to apply.
Undergraduate Collaborative Research Key Grant
Supports collaborative scholarly and creative projects between CLASS faculty and undergraduate students, including articles, performances, conferences and productions.
Graduate Research and Creative Endeavors (GRACE) Grant
Funds thesis or dissertation research or conference travel for graduate students. This award is granted four times a year.
Have questions about research funding?
Contact Associate Dean Traci Craig for more information about research funding opportunities.
Funding opportunities for faculty
Advancing knowledge. Supporting careers.
We invest in faculty at every stage of their scholarly and creative journeys.
CLASS Conference and Professional Development Travel Grant
Supports conference attendance and professional development activities for CLASS faculty, post-docs and graduate students.
George and Mary Ann Macinko Faculty Development Award
Offers up to $500 to further professional development.
CLASS Summer Research Grants
Provides up to $2,500 for summer research, creative projects or grant-writing preparation.
John Calhoun Smith Memorial Fund
Supports research related to Northwest territorial and early statehood periods.
Kurt O. Olsson Early and Mid-Career Research Fellowship Grants
Offers support for early-career and mid-career faculty to develop scholarly and creative activities.
Open access publishing and indexing costs
Funding available for CLASS faculty seeking support for open-access publishing.
Internal and external resources
No one pursues research and creative work alone. CLASS connects you to expert guidance, mentorship opportunities, grant-writing support and external funding resources.
- Office of Undergraduate Research — Research mentorships, travel grants and presentation support.
- Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED) — Proposal development support and grant-writing workshops.
- Corporate and Foundation Relations — Funding searches, proposal writing and training.
- Pivot Database — Find external funding opportunities customized to your field.
- International Programs Office (IPO) — Supports international grants bringing students, scholars and leaders to U of I. Contact: Dean Kahler.
Ready to get started?
U of I faculty and students can find application forms, deadlines and detailed instructions on the CLASS Intranet.
Highlighted research and creative works
CLASS faculty and students are pushing boundaries across the humanities, arts and social sciences. From unearthing military history to creating original musical compositions and studying sociopolitical change, our community leads innovation across disciplines.
Collaborative networks and initiatives
Human Community Research Consortium (HCRC)
Connecting scholars around shared research interests in human communities through writing groups, peer workshops and research collaborations.
Idaho Society of Fellows
Bringing early-career scholars to CLASS for interdisciplinary research, teaching and collaboration.
Have questions?
We’re here to help you launch — and grow — your research or creative project.
Whether you're developing your first proposal or preparing for your next major grant, our team is ready to help you navigate funding opportunities, resources and proposal planning.
Contact:
Associate Dean Traci Craig
tcraig@uidaho.edu