Program Deadlines
Which program fits my needs?
- Research Apprentice Program
- Summer Scholars
- Independent Research Grants
- Research LENS Travel Fund
- Paideia
- The Cupola
| Research LENS Travel Fund | Research Apprentice Program | Summer Scholars | Independent Research Grants | The Cupola | Paideia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I'm traveling to a conference to present my research or creative work. | Y, up to $750 | |||||
| I'm traveling to take a master class. | Y, up to $750 | |||||
| I'm traveling to conduct research. | Y, up to $750 | |||||
| I'm in the initial stages of a new research or creative project. | Y | Y | ||||
| I'm looking to conduct ongoing research or creative project. | Y | Y | Y | |||
| I'm looking to collaborate with a faculty member on research or a creative project. | Y | |||||
| I'm looking to conduct research or a creative project over the summer. | Y | Y | ||||
| I'm looking to publish my research or creative project on campus. | Y | |||||
| I'm looking to present my research or creative project on campus. | Y |
What are the deadlines?
| Research LENS Travel Fund | Deadline |
|---|---|
| For conference / performance travel between January 1 and March 31 | December 1 |
| For conference / performance travel between April 1 and June 30 | March 1 |
| For conference / performance travel between July 1 and September 30 | June 1 |
| For conference / performance travel between October 1 and December 31 | September 1 |
| Program | Fall Deadline | Spring Deadline | Summer Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Apprentice Program | Mid-April | Early November | |
| Summer Scholars | Mid-February | ||
| Independent Research Grants | June 1 | December 1 | April 1 |
| The Cupola (publication in July) | Early May |
Please review application guidelines on the ORCA website to determine eligibility before applying to any of these programs.
Questions? Please contact us at orca@cnu.edu or (757) 594-8586.