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ACUI Education and Research Grant

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$1,500

Due: November 20, 2026

No essay

No min. GPA required

No transcripts required

Eligibility

ACUI Education and Research Grant, with an application deadline in November, offers numerous awards of $1500 each.

Description

The ACUI Research and Education Grant will be awarded to research-based projects that increase the knowledge-base of the college union and student activities profession. In addition to the financial support for conducting research, recipients will have the opportunity to submit at least one research-focused article, educational session, or other ACUI resource. Individuals with ACUI membership are eligible for this award. The submission must be the original work of the investigators and not have been reported elsewhere; demonstrate a quality of writing sufficient that ACUI could publish an article based on the research; have significance and relevance to college unions, student activities, and/or the ACUI research agenda; include quality and significant literature cited in support of the research; have a clearly articulated research design. Identify suitable expected implications of the research; be feasible to complete according to the details and scope of the proposed budget and timeline; and result in at least one research-focused article, educational session, or other ACUI resource within 18 months of receiving the award. Researchers may submit more than one project for grant consideration; however, a complete application packet must be submitted for each. Applicants must submit the following in one nomination packet: Research rationale and brief literature review; Description of the methodology; Justification as to how the project supports the published ACUI research agenda and makes a significant contribution to the profession; and Detailed budget showing how the awarded funds will be utilized. Anticipated project timeline. An acknowledgement by the applicant that, if selected, they would be willing to sign and agree to the grant terms of agreement and that all funds will be utilized within 18 months must be submitted as well. Please visit the award's website for more information.