Immerse yourself in funded summer research

Interdisciplinary Program for Research and Scholarship

Open to students of all majors, QUIP-RS provides up to $5,000 in funding for undergraduate students to conduct research or complete creative projects alongside faculty mentors. This intensive 8-week program enables students to develop scholarly skills while encouraging discussion about successes and shortcomings with fellows and mentors.

Learn more about QUIP-RS

Pursue fellowships and scholarships

Presidential Public Service Fellows

Presidential Public Service Fellows are paid, full-time Quinnipiac student employees working as full-time public servants in local government offices. Students are placed in offices and policy areas according to their interests, prior courses/skills and the needs of the Town. Students assist with public policy research, assist with public relations, and manage community programs that serve people in the community. 

Learn about the 2025 cohort

Global Engagement Fellowship

The Albert Schweitzer Institute hosts Quinnipiac’s Global Engagement Fellowship, a group of faculty and students who work together for community-engaged action to address challenges in food security, immigration, prisoner reintegration and other topics where global awareness can confront local reality and challenge us to act.

Learn more about the Albert Schweitzer Institute

User Experience and Behavioral Insights Lab Fellowship

Undergraduate students in the marketing programs who have an interest in marketing/behavioral research and demonstrate the qualities sought for the fellows program are invited to apply for intensive independent research studies for class credit. These students have the opportunity to learn new software tools and work closely with the Faculty Program Director on research and lab administration. Students receive three credits for the class and are encouraged to spend two semesters (six credits) in the program to immerse in a research project.

Learn more about the User Experience and Behavioral Insights Lab

Albert Schweitzer Institute Internship

The Albert Schweitzer Institute supports paid internships in environmental sustainability, food security, human rights, global engagement and communications. It also supports one summer intern to participate in a community gardening internship in New Haven through the New Haven Land Trust.

Learn more about the Albert Schweitzer Institute

National Scholarships and Fellowships

Students with a strong academic background and an interest in research or fellowship opportunities are encouraged to explore national scholarships and fellowships. These prestigious programs often bolster academic success and offer a rich, impactful academic and professional experience.

Learn more about national opportunities

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) is here to support you at every stage of your proposal development and submission process. From identifying funding opportunities and developing proposals to navigating compliance requirements and administering programs, we are dedicated to ensuring that your research projects are set up for success from the start.

Pre-Award Services

Find your funding match 

• Communicate information on funding opportunities that match faculty and staff needs

• Assist with large-scale interdisciplinary proposals 

• Provide education around available funding-finding tools 

Find funding

Develop your proposal

• Provide proposal-writing support for research and sponsored programs 

• Assist with interpreting sponsor's guidelines and regulations

• Guide your budgeting and compliance needs

Develop proposal

Award Acceptance

Shepherd your award

• Verify that appropriate regulatory approvals and assurances are in place

• Obtain authorized organizational representatives’ signatures on proposals and contracts

Manage compliance & ethics

• Provide resources for ensuring that your research adheres to federal, state and institutional policies

• Assist with IRB, IACUC, conflict of interest and export control requirements

Research policies and compliance

Post-Award Services

Help administer projects

• Assist project leads with the administration of their grants and sponsored research, including financial management, procurement activities and human resources processes

• Monitor and aid in the submission of technical reports

Use allocated funds

• Provide guidance and assistance with spending awarded funds in alignment with appropriate regulations and institutional policies

• Work with the project lead and grants accountant to aid in the submission of financial reports

Manage award