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Interested in a paid research experience? Check out the SPUR program! 

What is SPUR? 

The Single Portal for Undergraduate Research allows you to apply across a wide variety of research awards with just one application. 

Last year, more than $250,000 was awarded in undergraduate research funds! 91¿ì»îÁÖ received prestigious awards such as Clare Boothe Luce, DeNardo, ALZA, and more. View a full list of awards issued under SPUR here.

Who can apply through SPUR?

Undergraduate students, with the support of their faculty mentors, from all disciplines are welcome to apply; however, some awards have eligibility requirements tied to discipline.

How can I learn more about the process?

We will be hosting a drop-in info session on January 23rd from 10:00 - 11:30am in Benson Parlors B & C. Please come by to learn more about the process generally, or ask any specific questions you may have. There will be donuts and coffee available as well! 

If you cannot make it to the info session, feel free to email your questions to Nikki Meshket (Faculty Associate for Research), Eric Tillman (Associate Provost for Research, or Grace Thieme (Administrative Associate for Research) for additional details.

How does the application process work?

Step One: Prepare! 

• Review the FAQs and Guidelines on the SPUR page. 
• Come to our info session!
• Identify a faculty mentor to work with
• Discuss possible projects
• Write a research proposal with input from your faculty mentor

Step Two: Submit your application in

Step Three: Faculty mentors submit recommendations. 

• As soon as you submit your application, your faculty mentor will be prompted to complete their portion. 
• Once both the student application and the faculty mentor statement have been submitted, you will receive an email saying your application is complete

SPUR Applications are due February 24, 2025. 

Any Questions?

Nikki Meshkat, Faculty Associate for Research

nmeshkat@scu.edu

Grace Thieme, Administrative Associate for Research

gthieme@scu.edu

Eric Tillman, Associate Provost for Research

etillman@scu.edu