Funding Opportunities

Here at Rochester, we encourage our students to enhance their education by taking advantage of unique academic and professional opportunities. The College is proud to support undergraduate student attendance and participation in activities that will further their goals, and deepen their impact on campus. Please see the links below for more information regarding available supplemental funds.

Supplemental Funds for Students

Schwartz Discover Grant

These funds support summer undergraduate research experiences. Visit the Schwartz Discover Grant proposal page to learn more.

Undergraduate Summer Internship Funding

These funds support student internship experiences. Visit the internships funding page to learn more.

Helpful Contacts

For questions regarding travel to high-risk destinations, contact the Director of Global Travel Risk Management in the Office for Global Engagement at travelsecurity@rochester.edu or (585) 857-1168.

Process

  • Undergraduate students interested in applying specifically for funding for a summer internship or summer research must complete the Summer Funding General Application, as well as the corresponding secondary applications.
    • See Discover Grant and Undergraduate Summer Internship Funding sections on this page.
  • Any request that includes international travel must be registered with the University prior to departure. Note: If you plan to travel to a high-risk area that is currently under a Travel Warning, funds will not be disbursed until you have received approval from the Travel Review Committee.