Research and Study Grants

Call for Applications: The Winter 2025/Spring 2026 application cycle for Brandeis undergraduate and graduate student research grants is now open. The deadline for submission of applications is October 31, 2025. Notification of final decision will be sent by November 17, 2025.

Students interested in summer funding should apply in the spring during the Summer/Fall 2026 application cycle.

The maximum grant award is $5,000. Unsure if your project or idea is eligible? Just ask us! Email us your questions at crowncenter@brandeis.edu.

Recipients must confirm their acceptance of the award within 10 days of notification.

Grants

Grant funds may be used for the following purposes:

  • Research expenses

  • Supporting an internship
  • Study of a Middle Eastern Language

  • Study of relevant Middle East topics

Grant funds cannot be applied toward the purchase of durable equipment such as audio/video equipment, laptop computers, etc.

Application Information