| ARGUS – Alfred Research Grants for Undergraduate Students – provides students from all majors and disciplines with an opportunity to obtain funding to support research or creative work.
Some Frequently Asked Questions about ARGUS:
What do ARGUS students do?
You, as an ARGUS student, perform research or creative work on a chosen topic for one or two semesters or a summer, as described in your proposal. Each project concludes with a paper (or some other product described in the proposal), graded by your faculty sponsor. You are also required to present your work at the undergraduate research fair held each April.
How much time is required?
You are paid to do research and are expected to regularly devote time to the project, about 8 hours per week during a semester or 28 hours per week during the summer.
What type of project can I do?
Depending on your major and your area of interest, the possibilities are endless. ARGUS research projects have been quite diverse over the years. Check out the list of past projects to see the variety of topics and experiences of previous ARGUS students.
What do ARGUS students get?
ARGUS pays you to do research. You will receive $500 during each semester of your project. This is your money and not part of your financial aid package. You may also receive up to $250 each semester for supplies. Supplies may include but are not limited to travel costs, materials, phone calls, books, and photocopying. You may schedule your project during the semester or during the summer, up to a maximum project period of the equivalent of two full semesters. Payments are made to you in the middle and at the end of each semester after your adviosr confirms satisfactory progress. You also earn course credit for ARGUS.
Am I qualified?
ARGUS is open to all Alfred University students, regardless of major, college, or GPA.
How do I start?
When you have a topic in mind, talk to one or more faculty members about sponsoring your project. Choose a sponsor who is interested in your work and who is willing to contribute time to your project. Your sponsor will help you plan your project and guide you through writing an application for funding. Your ARGUS proposal is evaluated to help ensure that your project will be successful and something that you can be proud of. We ask you to describe your plan in sufficient detail so that we -- and you -- know exactly what you intend to do. When your plan seems to assure success, you will receive funding.
How to apply
Past recipients
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