Berry Summer Research Fellowship
$4,500 stipend plus housingTen weeks of full-time research with a faculty mentor. Applications due March 1.
Grants & Funding
Grants & Funding
Funding that turns good questions into projects
For students and faculty
The Office of Research awards more than $1.3 million each year in internal grants and helps faculty win external funding from federal agencies, foundations and industry partners.
For Students
Student research awards
Apply through the Research tab in BerryLink
Research Supply Grant
Up to $500Covers materials, software, survey incentives or lab fees. Reviewed on a rolling basis.
Conference Travel Grant
Up to $800Helps you present your work at a regional or national conference. Apply at least 30 days before travel.
Field Station Award
Up to $1,200Pays for lodging, mileage and gear for projects based at Evergreen Field Station.
For Faculty
Internal grants for faculty and staff
Internal programs help you collect pilot data, involve students and build toward larger external awards.
Up to $15,000
Seed Grants
One-year awards to start a new line of research. Proposals due October 15 and March 15.
Up to $40,000
Ridgeline Collaborative Grants
Two-year awards for teams from at least two colleges or with a community partner. Proposals due January 31.
$2,000 per summer
Student Mentoring Stipends
Supports faculty who mentor Berry Summer Research Fellows. Awarded with each fellowship.
External Proposals
Submitting an external grant
Sponsored Programs is with you at every step
- Tell us earlyEmail Sponsored Programs at least 30 days before the sponsor's deadline with the funding notice.
- Build your budgetYour grants officer prepares the budget, including fringe benefits and the federally negotiated indirect cost rate.
- Route for approvalYour chair and dean approve the proposal in the Research tab of BerryLink.
- Final review and submissionSend final documents five business days before the deadline. We submit on your behalf.
- Award setupAfter an award, we open your account and walk you through spending, reporting and compliance.
Upcoming internal deadlines
- November 15, 2026Spring Research Supply Grants, first review
- January 31, 2027Ridgeline Collaborative Grants
- March 1, 2027Berry Summer Research Fellowships
- March 15, 2027Faculty Seed Grants, spring cycle
- April 1, 2027Summer Field Station Awards
Office of Sponsored Programs
Talk to a grants officer
Laura Mendez, Director of Sponsored Programs, Founders Hall, room 305. Email lmendez@tumbleberry.site or call (541) 555-0241. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
