Charles Center Research Funding

Looking to fund your research project, start a creative endeavor, or travel to a conference?

Check out the Charles Center's funds for research and creative experiences!

Summer Research Grants

The Charles Center offers a number of grants for current undergraduate students to fund summer research in all disciplines. The majority of these awards are $4,000 to support seven full-time weeks of research during the summer. Applications are due by 11:59 pm on Monday, February 16, 2026.

Learn about Charles Center Summer Research Grants here.

Honors Fellowships

William & Mary Honors Fellowships support students conducting research for Department Honors projects the summer before senior year. An Honors Fellowship is a $5,000 summer grant to conduct 10 full-time weeks of research for their honors thesis. Applications are due by 11:59 pm on Monday, February 16, 2026.

Learn about Honors Fellowships here.

Catron Grant for Artistic Development

These grants support the artistic growth of talented students in the creative and performing arts through off-campus educational experiences, either at a formal educational institution or through structured practical hands-on exposure, in the United States or abroad for a summer. We encourage Catron grant recipients to enhance their talents through academic or studio classes, structured hands-on experiences, or a combination of the two. Although the number of awards and funding amounts vary, the maximum awarded is $5,000. Applications are due by 11:59 pm on Monday, March 2, 2026.

Learn more about the Catron Grant for Artistic Development here.

Semester Research Grants

The purpose of the Semester Research Grant is to assist students with up to $500 of expenses directly related to the conduct of research that occurs during the academic year. Funding for the Program comes from the Office of the Vice Provost for Research. The priority deadline is October 15, 2025 and the final deadline is December 5, 2025.

Learn about Semester Research Grants here.

Research in Motion Travel Grant

Currently enrolled undergraduate students presenting research at a conference in their field OR traveling in support of completing a research project may request Research in Motion funding. The actual amount disbursed is subject to the number of applicants and available funding. Applications are now open year-round and will be reviewed at least monthly on a rolling basis until all available funding is expended for the fiscal year.

Learn about the Research in Motion Travel Grant here.

Undergraduate Research Dissemination Grants

New for 2025-2026! Students can apply for two new grants to disseminate faculty-mentored research! The Undergraduate Research Publication Grant covers publication costs for W&M undergraduate students who are first authors on a peer-reviewed research publication (journal article, book chapter, etc) based on their own original research idea OR supports a new or existing student-led journal, website, or print/digital publication. The Creative Research Dissemination Grant funds sharing of student research results through creative avenues, including but not limited to exhibitions or artistic productions, websites or podcasts, and community events. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until funding is expended, and the deadline to apply is April 1, 2026.

Learn more about the Undergraduate Research Dissemination Grants here.