Welcome to the Washington Research Foundation (WRF) Fellowship program! Below you’ll find key information and expectations for active WRF Fellows. We’re excited to support you on your research journey!
During your time as a WRF Fellow, you will be expected to:
- Engage Actively in Your Research Project: Continue your research as described in your application. If significant changes arise, notify the Office of Undergraduate Research to determine if you are still eligible to receive funding based on these changes.
- Maintain Eligibility and Enrollment: Remain registered full-time (at least 12 credits) and actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree at the University of Washington throughout the award period.
- Provide Updates and Acknowledge Support: When requested, share project updates with program administrators and funders. Acknowledge the Washington Research Foundation Fellowship in any related publications or conference presentations.
- Participate in Program Events: Take part in professional development opportunities offered by the Office of Undergraduate Research, including cohort meetings, campus outreach, and other events.
- Stay in Touch with the Office of Undergraduate Research: Maintain communication with the Office of Undergraduate Research team, responding to annual requests for updates on your scholarly and professional development.
- Present your research at the annual UW Undergraduate Research Symposium.
WRF Fellows are eligible for a Conference Travel Award of up to $1,500 to support the presentation of their work at a national conference. Here’s how it works:
Conference Travel Award Application Details:
- Submit an Undergraduate Research Conference Travel Award application.
- When applying, avoid including your faculty mentor on the application form; instead, list a program staff member or leave the section blank if required.
Award Utilization:
- The $1,500 Conference Travel Award may be used in full for a single conference or spread across multiple conferences until the full amount is utilized.
- We occasionally make exceptions for students to use travel award funds to attend conferences up to three months post-graduation. However, students still need to apply while enrolled as undergraduates (i.e. WRF and LEV students cannot apply for travel award funds after they have graduated).
If you receive funding from other scholarships, fellowships, or grants supporting your research, you may not be eligible to receive the full WRF Fellowship award. Please note that WRF Fellows cannot concurrently receive the Mary Gates Research Scholarship during the award period (Fall – Spring).