Grant Funds

Grant Programs Reviewed Year-Round

The following grant programs can be applied to projects that take place during the academic year or during the summer. All Newcomb-Tulane College students (full-time undergraduates at Tulane University) are eligible to apply.

The Newcomb-Tulane College Dean’s Grant Program provides funding for academic research, projects, and cocurricular activities that may not be eligible for other NTC Dean's Office grant programs. Students are eligible to apply for up to $1,500 for individual projects, or up to $3,000 for group projects (two or more students) with the maximum not exceeding $1,500 per student.

Lurcy Grants support students of all academic disciplines. However, there is a preference for students in student-led independent projects, thesis writers, and those in a student-faculty research opportunity. Students are eligible to apply for up to $1,500 for individual projects or up to $3,000 for group projects of two or more students.

Awarded in conjunction with the NTC Center for Global Education, grants can be used to support international independent research projects or other forms of international experiential learning that support students’ academic and/or professional goals. Students are eligible to apply for up to $2,500 for individual projects.

Grants support student projects that may involve research and/or travel. Students are eligible to apply for up to $1,500 for individual projects, or up to $3,000 for group projects (two or more students) with the maximum not exceeding $1,500 per student.

Tim Sykes (B.A. 2003) established this fund during his junior year at Tulane after great success in daytrading. In establishing it, Tim sought to recognize and nurture talented individuals whose abilities and accomplishments may not be in traditional areas of endeavor. There are many ways to be “successful” in today’s society and this award acknowledges young people with unique interests, passions, and accomplishments. Students may apply for up to $1,500.

The Argote-Epple fund was established by Dr. Linda M. Argote, who wrote an honors thesis in psychology at Tulane and credits this experience as a "pivotal" moment in her life. This fund is mainly awarded to students involved in empirical research. Students are eligible to apply for up to $1,500.

The Connolly Alexander Institute for Data Science ("CAIDS") will fund student projects with a focus on data literacy, data analysis, or data management. This includes expenses related to student research that collects, analyzes, or digitalizes data, and travel to conferences where students are presenting or attending workshops on data-specific content. Students are eligible to apply for up to $2,500.

The Gordon Fellowship is the largest grant given by Newcomb-Tulane College. This grant funds up to $5,000 for a project that is completely student-designed and directed, from beginning to end (i.e., independent from existing faculty research). This is a highly competitive fellowship and interested applicants are encouraged to schedule a free advising session before they apply. Find more information here.

“Dean Jean,” as Dr. Jean Danielson was affectionately known, devoted her career to teaching and mentoring Tulane students as they sought challenging opportunities inside and outside the classroom. Dr. Danielson was an associate professor of political science and also directed the Newcomb-Tulane College Honors Program for 14 years, spending countless hours counseling students and working on their behalf. To honor her legacy. Rising sophomore, junior and senior students are invited to apply for up to $1,500 in funds for research or other field experience that shares Professor Danielson’s commitment to living a life of purpose and intellectual vigor.

The Sylvia Frey Undergraduate Research Endowed Fund shall be used to support high-achieving undergraduate students at Newcomb-Tulane College with a preference to support undergraduate research and senior theses and projects in the fields of liberal arts, sciences, and public health. Students are eligible to apply for up to $1,500.

The Austin Family Endowed Fund shall support the Tulane Scholars Program at Newcomb-Tulane College or its successor. This grant will fund conference presentation, research projects, and internships for undergraduate students. Students are eligible to apply for up to $1,500.

Grant Programs Reviewed March - April

Please note that our grant programs may NOT be used toward the cost of summer study abroad programs. All Newcomb-Tulane College students (full-time undergraduates at Tulane University) are eligible to apply. 

The Katherine and Robert M. Devlin ’64 Internship Program offers funding for male-identified undergraduate students with summer internships with alumni or in fields related to the liberal arts. Students are eligible to apply for up to $1,500. Summer internship funding applications are accepted for the March and April deadlines.

Regarding grants for male-identified students: The endowments funding these programs were established under the former Tulane College and Newcomb College. Additional funding for female-identified students is available through Newcomb Institute. 

The David Cameron Taylor Memorial Summer Travel and Enrichment Program, established by J. Edward Taylor ’42, M.D.,  offers undergraduates the opportunity to travel to consult scholarly materials or undertake unusual and enriching intellectual experiences. Students may apply for up to $1,500. Summer travel applications are accepted for the March and April deadlines.

Regarding grants for male-identified students: The endowments funding these programs were established under the former Tulane College and Newcomb College. Additional funding for female-identified students is available through Newcomb Institute.

Grants support  internship-related costs, as well as research and travel costs, for male-identified students. Applicants may request up to $1,500. Summer internship funding applications are accepted for the March and April deadlines, though Ching Grants are not specific to internships.

Regarding grants for male-identified students: The endowments funding these programs were established under the former Tulane College and Newcomb College. Additional funding for female-identified students is available through the Newcomb Institute.

Summer Research Opportunities

Explore areas of interest by working alongside faculty in those fields or conducting independent research during summer break. Learn more about the routes our Summer Research Opportunities offer below. All routes include and require regular check ins with staff and students who will provide guidance throughout the research experience. 

The Summer Research Fund is an opportunity for students to work with a Tulane professor on a scholarly project for six weeks during the summer. It is great for all students interested in research, regardless of their experience; for students new to research or already working with a faculty mentor. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors across Tulane’s five schools are welcome to apply. You can earn up to $1000 for housing, $1000 for your research costs, and $1000 for your PI/professor involved in your research.

The ASPIRE Research Buddy Program provides Newcomb-Tulane College students with the valuable research experience needed before medical school. Once selected, students are paired with medical school students and faculty mentors within Tulane Medical School's ASPIRE Program, allowing for a triad mentorship learning experience.

The Summer Research Institute on Racial Equity is a 4-week program designed to increase BIPOC student participation in research, cultivate greater awareness of and preparation in graduate school applications, and develop young BIPOC scholars interested in working on topics of racial equity through an interdisciplinary lens. By participating in this program, students will learn about the craft of research and create an independent research project that can be used to further their academic career and apply to graduate programs.