Undergraduate Research and Creative Collaborations

Fori and Robert Kay Undergraduate Research and Creative Collaboration Fund

The Fori and Robert Kay Undergraduate Research and Creative Collaborations Fund aims to broaden participation in undergraduate research through fellowships for summer research and creative projects.

URCC Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships

Deadline: March 11, 2026 at 5 pm ET

Awards $5,000 stipends to support undergraduates conducting a research or creative project with the mentorship of a Brandeis faculty mentor.

Students who receive summer funding are expected to dedicate intensive effort toward the project for 7-10 weeks during the summer and participate in the summer community of Brandeis undergraduate researchers.

See the URCC Funding Index Page for detailed information on eligibility and the link to submit an application.

Recipients

Sipora Deko '27

  • Project Title: "A Longitudinal State-Level Dataset of Racism Exposure and Policy Gaps (2004–2024)"
  • Faculty mentor: Rajan Sonik

Ciara Patterson '27

  • Project Title: "Built to Exclude: The Historical Foundations of Barriers for Black Women in American Medical Education"
  • Faculty mentor: Siri Suh

For more information, please contact Margaret lynch.