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Undergradaute Research Awards

WRD is proud to sponsor undergraduate research at The University of Kentucky.

Undergraduate WRD majors and minors may apply for up to $1,000 to support their research while studying in WRD.

Support may be used for

  • Travel to a conference for research presentation
  • Independent research in writing, rhetoric, and digital studiesĀ 
  • Research collaborations with faculty
  • Necessary equipment purchases for research that will lead to publication, public projects, digital projects, or relevant work.

To apply for a research grant, send a two page proposal with a budget to the chair of the WRD department.