The Office of Undergrad Research maintains a database of opportunities within the College and provides information on identifying opportunities, selecting research interests, and connecting with faculty.
Scholarships & Funding
Dive in and find funding opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students with an environmental focus!
For other funding, the University of Arizona provides access to database tools for use by university undergraduate and graduate students to search for external funding opportunities. These include federal, state, and local agencies in addition to private funding sources. More information can be found on the Arizona Research Gateway.
The Indigenous Correspondents Program is a year-long opportunity for Indigenous students to build storytelling and media skills focused on environmental topics. Supported by Indigenous mentors and partners like Planet Forward, IRes, and AIR, the program centers Indigenous voices and solutions in environmental communication.
Grounded in a connection to place, community, and one another, the Liverman Undergraduate Environmental Fellows Program* prepares undergraduate students to become environmental leaders, communicators, and problem-solvers.
Are you a junior or senior interested in being mentored by an experienced research professional? Do you want to learn how you can impact environmental policy or strengthen Indigenous governance? Do you want to get paid to learn and further your professional prospects after you graduate? If so, consider applying for the Udall Center's Mo's Policy Scholars Program. Participants during this 2.5 month mentorship program will earn a $1,000 stipend.
The University of Arizona has an entire office dedicated to helping exceptional students compete for national scholarships. Click this link to view their scholarship database and browse the site for UArizona resources to help in your scholarship application process!
The RISE (Resilience Internships and Student Experiences) program supports University of Arizona students in paid, resilience-focused internships that cross disciplines and international borders. With flexible timelines and a wide range of placements, RISE helps students gain real-world experience in sustainability, climate, and community resilience while developing professional skills beyond the classroom.
An advanced scholarship management system for students and departments at UA, Scholarship Universe helps match Wildcats to thousands of UA and non-UA opportunities.
The Earth Grant program is a year-long, paid leadership experience for UArizona students passionate about environmental and community resilience. Participants gain hands-on professional experience through a matched internship and build cross-sector leadership skills through weekly cohort activities and mentorship.
The Udall Foundation awards scholarships to college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to American Indian nations or to the environment.
The UBRP enhances undergraduate education by partnering with research resources of the University of Arizona to provide opportunities for students to participate in mentored, self-directed work which contributes to the fund of new knowledge.