Scholarship Undergraduate

Society of Physics Students Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research

Society of Physics Students

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Avg. Amount Awarded
358
Days
March 15 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
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  • Checkmark Other - Research Abstract, List of References, Written description of SPS-related activity
  • Checkmark Application Form
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Society of Physics Students Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research
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Description

Society of Physics Students Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research 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. Awardees will receive up to $2000 to cover travel and registration costs to attend one AIP member society professional meeting of their choosing in the 12 months after receiving the award. Additionally, award recipients will receive a $500 honorarium for themselves and a $500 honorarium for their SPS chapter. Awardees will also be required to submit a research report to the annual Journal of Undergraduate Reports in Physics (JURP). Two letters of recommendation - one from an SPS advisor and one from another faculty member or a research advisor are required. For more information, kindly visit the scholarship's website.

Amount Details

$2,000
Low 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 - Research Abstract, List of References, Written 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: 607-756-7553 Address 1 Physics Ellipse
College Park, MD 20740