Undergraduate Research Fellowships

The Office of the Provost will provide a limited number of fellowships for undergraduate research each academic year in the fall, spring and summer terms. Learn more.

The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF)

The University of Southern California's MMUF program is a partnership between the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts & Sciences and the Office of the Provost. Learn more.

Student Opportunities for Academic Research (SOAR)

The SOAR program provides funding to Dornsife undergraduates for participation as a research assistant in a faculty member’s project during the fall and spring semesters of the academic year. Learn more.

Summer Undergraduate Research Fund (SURF)

Summer Humanities Undergraduate Research Experience (SHURF)

SURF and SHURE are opportunities for USC Dornsife students to pursue research in conjunction with Dornsife faculty members, either on or off campus, during the summer semester. Learn more.

USG Academic Research Fund

The Funding Branch is here to offer our support to student programs, ideas, and development. If you’re interested in funding, please look over the information and resources here.

UGP Conference Travel Grant

As part of USC’s continuing efforts to support students’ academic professional development, the Office of Undergraduate Programs (UGP) is pleased to offer a limited number of travel grants each year to undergraduate students presenting at a professional conference in their academic field of study. Learn more.

Other Dornsife Research Opportunities

Conducting research in USC Dornsife is a great way to get to know faculty, graduate students, and other undergraduates who share similar academic and career interests. Learn more.

Customizable USC Awards and Fellowship Database

In this comprehensive database of USC awards and fellowships, you may filter for opportunities based on your personal degree, demographic, discipline, or keywords. Learn more.

External Database

Academic Honors and Fellowships provides an external database of fellowships and awards. USC does not manage these resources. Learn more.