CRL Programs

CRL Undergraduate Research Programs

Some CRL programs require the student to have a mentor. Here are some tips on how to obtain one: Finding_A_Faculty_Mentor.docx.

Students should be aware that they are responsible for determining how their stipends will affect their financial aid package and possibly decrease any scholarship or other financial-aid funding they may receive during the academic year. If money is owed toward tuition, semester fees, fines for parking or library late fees, the bursar’s office may apply the student’s stipend toward their account balance.

Applications are open to currently enrolled IUPUI degree-seeking undergraduates in any discipline who have no or very limited prior experience in research, and have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or better. Five RISE to the IUPUI challenge undergraduate research scholarships in the amount of $1,500 are awarded in the spring of each year.

Continue to the CRL RISE to the IUPUI Challenge Undergraduate Research Scholarship Award webpage

Applications are open to currently enrolled IUPUI degree-seeking rising/incoming juniors meeting diversity criteria who have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better and previous research experience with an IUPUI faculty mentor.

Students will engage in research during their junior year and the following summer. DSIRE will offer a stipend total of $7,000 with two disbursements, one at the completion of the spring semester and the second one after the completion of the summer semester.

Continue to the CRL Diversity Scholars Intensive Research Experience (DSIRE) Scholarship Award webpage

The Diversity Scholars Research Program (DSRP) is a performance based scholarship directed toward academically talented first-time or incoming transfer students. Scholars from racial and ethnic populations who have been historically underrepresented in institutions of higher education and whose presence will enhance the learning environment through increased diversity at IUPUI are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility Requirements

Majoring in any subject
Enrolled full-time at IUPUI
U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Priority will be given to Indiana residents

For more details continue to the DSRP webpage

The program is meant for IUPUI students from underserved and underrepresented populations who want to engage in faculty-mentored research over the summer.

To address the need to promote a diverse and inclusive campus, the program includes but is not limited to students from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, military veterans, students underrepresented in their discipline, LGBTQ+ students, as well as first-generation students with financial need.

Prior to submitting an application, the student is expected to identify a mentor and draft a project proposal. Students who need assistance in finding a mentor should notify CRL well before the application deadline.

Eligibility Requirements

Undergraduate student majoring in any subject
Representing an under-served or underrepresented population
Enrolled full-time at IUPUI
Pursuing their first undergraduate degree at IUPUI

Continue to the DS-UROP webpage

IUPUI students typically identify a mentor who will have them work on a current or new research project. Projects should be such that they will last over a period of several months up to two semesters. The mentor will receive $300 for research supplies or equipment. Note, this program does not provide student stipends.

Student Eligibility Requirements

Undergraduate student
Enrolled full-time at IUPUI
Pursuing their first undergraduate degree at IUPUI
Not currently enrolled in any CRL program (DSRP, MURI, UROP)

Continue to the FastTrack webpage

MURI, both in the academic year and the summer, creates and supports multidisciplinary research teams consisting of undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, senior staff and faculty. The primary purpose of these teams is to provide undergraduates a unique opportunity to gain research skills by working with mentors on real world problems.

Students who want to join MURI project teams will need to review the posted projects and if interested contact mentors directly by the posted deadline.

Eligibility Requirements

Undergraduate student
Enrolled full-time at IUPUI
Pursuing their first undergraduate degree at IUPUI

Preference will be given to students who have not received any CRL stipend in the past.
Continue to the MURI webpage

UROP Grants are available for the academic year or the summer to support independent, faculty-mentored research. Students may apply either for a stipend or for funds for research materials.

IUPUI students typically identify a mentor and work with their mentor to write a proposal for a substantive research project to be completed during the academic year (fall and spring semester) or the summer (8-9 weeks).

Eligibility Requirements

Undergraduate student
Enrolled full-time at IUPUI
Pursuing their first undergraduate degree at IUPUI

Preference will be given to students who have not received any CRL stipend in the past.

Continue to the UROP Grant webpage

CRL Programs

CRL Undergraduate Research Programs

CRL RISE to the IUPUI Challenge Undergraduate Research Scholarship Award

Diversity Scholars Intensive Research Experience (DSIRE)

Diversity Scholars Research Program (DSRP)

Diversity Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (DS-UROP)

Fast Track Program

Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Institute (MURI)

Undergraduate Research Opportunites Program (UROP)