Student research is one of four Beyond the Classroom activities supported at the Honors
College. The Honors College offers funding for undergraduate research across disciplines
to promote intellectual growth and encourage excellence in scholarship.
Support for Your Research
As part of a larger research university, the South Carolina Honors College has plentiful
opportunities to offer support to undergraduates in research. Student research funding
is provided by Honors College Research Grants and Senior Thesis funding. Additional
funding is also available to fund conference presentations.
Undergraduate Research Funding Opportunities
These programs offer funding for Honors students' research. You may also be able to
apply for other internal funding sources at the university or national funding.
The Honors College will provide a maximum of $1,500 to support extraordinary expenses
associated with your senior thesis.
This program provides partial travel support for students who are presenting scholarly
research at an academic conference. This award is not to support study abroad or senior
theses-related research.
Honors College Research Grant Recipients
Kaitlyn Dirr, biological sciences
“My SCHC research experience allowed me to explore my interests and bring together
my love of science, education and art all while making me a better researcher, communicator
and collaborator. Creating an educational podcast series and classroom resources is
not what people typically think of when they think of research. I enjoyed challenging
the idea of what research is and can be and hope to continue to have an open mind
when dreaming up projects in the future.”
Muskaan Makkar, public health
“Do not be afraid to ask your peers and professors for help! If you are in a class
about a topic you love, it is highly likely that the professor knows of an ongoing
project or is even directly involved in research related to your interest. Your peers
are also great resources. If you see a peer doing cool research, ask them if they
know of any openings in their department.”
Jake Brezner, biomedical engineering
“My advice to other students about getting involved in research is to not be afraid
to put yourselves out there. Most professors don't require any experience for an undergraduate
to work in their lab. So, just show them you're interested and willing to learn and
you'll find yourself a spot in a lab.”
Challenge the conventional. Create the exceptional. No Limits.
