Research Grants
Research Grants for Graduate Students (RGGS) is an SIUE Graduate School program that awards small grants on a competitive basis to support research initiated and conducted by classified graduate students to enhance their academic progress. The purpose of this program is to support the research of graduate students, particularly as it relates to their thesis or final project. Classified graduate students may submit a proposal for RGGS funding if they meet the following conditions: 1) good academic standing (3.0 GPA with at least 6 completed hours in the graduate program), and 2) enrollment in graduate-level coursework as a degree-seeking graduate student during the academic term for which they are seeking funding. Previous RGGS recipients are ineligible for a second grant. Applicants may request up to $500. See the Graduate School page on RGGS for detailed information, including the required format and length. Note that the deadlines for submitting proposals to the Biological Sciences Graduate Committee are always a week or so earlier than the Graduate School deadlines. Consult with your advisor and start work on your RGGS proposal well before the due date.
- Graduate School Page on Research Grants for Graduate Students
- Examples of past RGGS Proposals that were funded:
- Example Committee Comments on RGGS Proposals
- General Advice on Writing a Grant Proposal
Other Graduate Student Awards and Grants
Apart from the Research Grants for Graduate Students (RGGS) program, graduate students may apply for various other awards and grants to support their research. SIUE has some internal awards and travel grants. Several external organizations offer grants for graduate students. Links to more information on some of these opportunities are provided below. Students should consult with their faculty mentor about these and other funding sources and work with their mentor in developing applications or grant proposals.
SIUE Internal Awards Grants
- Competitive Graduate Award
- Graduate Scholar Award (for underrepresented groups)
- Graduate Dean Award (not being offered at this time)
- James Walker Graduate Scholarship: Information Application Form (not offered at this time)
- Graduate Student Travel Grants
External Grants
