Graduate School

Support Our Research

The Graduate School supports graduate students and faculty across the University. Our current fundraising campaign is shown below along with our other existing Foundation programs. We are happy to discuss with you how you would like to help us provide support.

Please contact:
Jerry Weinberg, PhD
Associate Provost for Research and Dean of the Graduate School
jweinbe@siue.edu 
618-650‑3010

We appreciate your financial support.

Impact: Rewards graduate students for their academic achievements and research/creative activities.

Impact on SIUE: Supports the commitment to attract and retain the finest graduate students available and incentivizes them to excel in their fields of study 

Christopher Waller, Research Grants for Graduate Students Recipient
MA, Clinical Psychology
“Thank you so much for your support! This has enabled me to recruit more participants and potentially advance the literature surrounding traumatic brain injury.”

Libby Fisher, Research Grants for Graduate Students Recipient
MA, Art Therapy Counseling
“I would like to thank the donors of the Research Grants for Graduate Students. I’m honored to receive this award to be able to further my research goals. The money from this grant will help me to purchase art materials for my research. The art materials will be used in art therapy sessions with youth.”

Sarah Bilskey, Research Grants for Graduate Students Recipient
MS, Chemistry
“Thank you for providing me with the opportunity to continue my research in the graduate program. This grant will ensure that I have the necessary materials to complete my research project and finalize data for my thesis and publication.” 

Malcolm Hill, Research Grants for Research Doctoral Students Recipient
EdD, Educational Leadership
“I am delighted to receive this research grant to help me contribute to improving the equity in U.S. schools. This grant allows me to interview the very best educators and use the latest technology to validate my research.” 

Description of the Program: The Scholarship and Research Endowment will create a permanent and lasting assurance of support for our graduate students. Its creation provides funding to outstanding students and rewards them for their academic excellence across all areas of scholarly activities.

Financial Goal: $100,000

How: Use the link below to pay by credit card or send a check made out to "SIUE Graduate School" with the fund number on the memo line (see below) to:

SIUE Graduate School
Campus Box 1046
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1046

Existing Programs

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center Development Fund 3065: Provides funds to advance science education efforts for students at SIUE and for the community of educators in Southern Illinois that SIUE supports through the STEM Center

Annette and Henry Baich Research Endowment Fund 8404: Provides financial support for SIUE faculty conducting research in the basic sciences

Emeriti Faculty Development Fund 3787: Provides financial support for the activities of the Emeriti Faculty Society, which supports faculty-led initiatives at SIUE such as departmental colloquia, faculty exchanges and scholars-in-residence

Hoppe Faculty Research Endowment Fund 8310: Provides financial support for the Hoppe Faculty Research Award, which is given to an established SIUE faculty member to recognize and support an individual program of research or creative activities

Vaughnie Lindsay Research Professorship Endowment Fund 8401: Provides financial support for the Vaughnie Lindsay New Investigator Award, which is given to a junior SIUE faculty member to recognize and support an individual program of research or creative activities

Graduate Studies and Research Development Fund 4048: Provides unrestricted development funds for the SIUE Graduate School to support graduate studies and scholarly activities across SIUE