Our 2023 Undergraduate Awards Application process is open and applications are due on Thursday, November 16th at 5 pm . Please click on menu link on the left for more information and application instructions the Undergraduate Research Awards.
Special Thanks to the Women For UMass for their generous support of our fall undergraduate awards.
Undergraduate Student Research Awards
Up to Six $1,000 Research Awards will be made to undergraduate students enrolled at UMass Amherst who have demonstrated superior potential in any area of family research* and seeks further mentoring in this area.
- UMass Amherst undergraduate students (rising junior or senior) are eligible to apply
- This student will assist a faculty member with his or her research on families or will be conducting research as part of their senior thesis.
Student Award FAQs
What should my faculty advisor include in their letter of support?
Your advisor should comment on the significance of your research, their commitment to mentoring you, and your overall performance in the program.
Are the letters of support confidential?
Yes, only members of the review committee will see the letters. Ask your faculty mentor to send a confidential letter of support directly to CRF, with attention to Gisele Litalien, associate director, via email to glitalien@umass.edu. Do not upload the letter in the online application.
Is my project considered family research? How do I know?
The Center for Research recognizes that families take many diverse forms. We view research from all disciplines as relevant to our mission. We believe that families are best understood in the context of their social settings and through a lens of intersectionality, considering factors such as class, race, nationality, sexuality, age, and gender. Please detail how your research may impact and benefit families, broadly defined.
Please contact crf@umass.edu with your specific questions.