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 $1,000 for individual projects, or up to $3,000 for group projects (two or more students) with the maximum not exceeding $1,000 per student.
Due to COVID-19, this grant is temporarily on hold/not being offered for 2021.
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.
Spellmann Fund Awards allow Newcomb-Tulane College students to obtain funding for research and scholarship in the liberal arts. Students are eligible to apply for up to $1,000 for individual projects, or up to $3,000 for group projects (two or more students) with the maximum not exceeding $1,000 per student.
Grants support student projects that may involve research and/or travel. Students are eligible to apply for up to $1,000 for individual projects, or up to $3,000 for group projects (two or more students) with the maximum not exceeding $1,000 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 $900.
Study abroad scholarship opportunities are administered through the Office of Study Abroad. For more information, visit studyabroad.tulane.edu/resources/finances.
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 $1000.
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. For Putnam Grants, students from other Louisiana universities are eligible to apply.
A number of Dean's Grants have been sponsored by CELT (Center for Engaged Learning and Teaching), and are dedicated to funding summer internship costs of travel, housing, and transportation. All students are eligible to apply for up to $1,000. Summer internship funding applications are accepted for the March and April deadlines.
Grants support internship costs, such as travel, transportation, and housing, for all students. Applicants may request up to $1,000. Summer internship funding applications are accepted for the March and April deadlines.
The Katherine and Robert M. Devlin ’64 Internship Program offers funding for undergraduate students with summer internships with alumni or in fields related to the liberal arts. Students are eligible to apply for up to $1,000. Summer internship funding applications are accepted for the March and April deadlines.
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 $1,000 for domestic travel, or up to $1,500 for international travel.
Grants support internship-related costs, as well as research and travel costs. Applicants may request up to $1,000. Summer internship funding applications are accepted for the March and April deadlines, though Ching Grants are not specific to internships.
Visit grantfunding.tulane.edu for a list of campus offices that offer grants to Tulane students. Also make sure to check with the departments of your majors to see if they may have funding opportunities.
