Grant Undergraduate

Society of Physics Students Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research

Society of Physics Students

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Avg. Amount Awarded
249
Days
March 15 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Title and text of research abstract; List of research references; Description of SPS-related activity
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
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Description

The Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award is provided to students based on exceptional research achievement in any physics-related field. Students are chosen from among qualified applicants on the basis of their research, letters of recommendation, and SPS participation. Evaluators will consider factors such as evidence of strong research skills, innovative and original thinking and promise for future study. Applicants must be undergraduate students at the time the application is due. Applicants must submit the title and text of research abstract, a list of references for where the research explained in the abstract has been presented or published (if any), written description of SPS-related activity, and two letters of recommendation, one from an SPS advisor and one from another faculty member or a research advisor. Please visit the award's website for more information.

Amount Details

$2,000
Low Amount Awarded
$3,000
High Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Physical Sciences
  • CheckmarkMust be affiliated with Society of Physics Students

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Title and text of research abstract; List of research references; Description of SPS-related activity
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
For more info, please visit our site
Contact SPS-Programs@aip.org
Tel: 301-209-3007 Address 1 Physics Ellipse
College Park, MD 20740