PUF

PRESIDENT'S UNDERGRADUATE FELLOWSHIP (PUF) - requires faculty sponsorship

The President's Undergraduate Fellowship Program (PUF) supports undergraduate students doing research or creative projects under the guidance of UC Davis faculty members. Students from all discipline areas are eligible to apply. Past projects have involved laboratory research, field studies, survey research, film production, design and creation of art elements, music composition, fine arts performances, travel to library or research collections, and many other endeavors. Group projects are not appropriate; separate, but linked, projects may be. The maximum award is $2000.

Eligibility: There are certain eligibility requirements for receiving a PUF Fellowship. Applicants can be either full or part time registered UCD undergraduates, or on the Planned Educational Leave Program (PELP) during the quarter the application is submitted, but selected Fellows may not be on PELP during the time their research is conducted. If the project is to be done over the summer, the recipient must be on continuing student status during that summer.

Application Process: There are two opportunities to apply for a PUF grant. Applications are reviewed by the PUF Advisory Committee, an interdisciplinary committee of faculty and students, chaired by the PUF Program Coordinator. In evaluating proposals the committee considers the following:

  • the educational opportunity that the project will provide for the applicant
  • the applicant's academic preparation that is relevant to the project
  • the feasibility of the project
  • the faculty sponsor's letter of support
  • the overall clarity and quality of the proposal

Applicants will be notified of the Committee's decision by the end of the quarter in which they have applied.

Application Packet

PUF Deadlines

Your original application plus 7 copies (8 total) are
due
in the TRC, Rm. 017 Wellman by 5 p.m. on the dates specified.

 

Additional Information: Students considering submitting proposals may attend one of the sessions below. A PUF Program coordinator will discuss the application process and successful application strategies, answer questions and provide individual guidance. Sponsoring professors are welcome to attend as well. All sessions will be in the Smith Room, at the Memorial Union.  See suggestions for making your application a successful one, and examples of PUF projects and comments from past recipients.  You may also view previously awarded proposals at the TRC office, located at 17 Wellman Hall. Any questions concerning the President's Undergraduate Fellowship Program or this application may be directed to the Teaching Resources Center, 17 Wellman Hall, (530) 752-6050, trc@ucdavis.edu or Gail Martinez, (530) 752-9710, gamartinez@ucdavis.edu.

FALL

SPRING

Tuesday, October 16 at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 at 5 p.m
Wednesday, October 24 at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 at 6 p.m.
Thursday, November 1 at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 9 at 5 p.m.

Other Undergraduate Research Opportunities

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