University of North Texas 
Student Research Funding & Support Opportunities
UNT provides a variety of funding opportunities, recognition awards, and support services to help students at all levels engage in impactful research. Explore fellowships, grants, professional development workshops, and resources designed to help you succeed.
Funding Opportunities
Externally Sponsored Fellowships and Grants
| Foundation | Name | Deadline | Links |
| The White House Fellowship Program |
Link | ||
| The Hertz Foundation | 2026 Hertz Fellowship | October 31, 2025 | Link |
| DOE CSGF | DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship | Link | |
| DOD | National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship Program | November 15, 2025 | Link |
| National Academies | The NRC Research Associateship Programs (RAP) | November 3, 2025 | Link |
| National Academies | Air Force Sciences & Technology Fellowship Program ( AF STFP ) | Rolling | Link |
| U.S. Office of Personnel Management | Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program | TBA | Link |
| National Science Foundation | Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) | November 7, 2025 | Link |
| NIH (National Institute on Aging) | F31: Individual Fellowships for PhD Students Award from NIA | Link | |
| NIH (National Institute on Aging) | Transition to Aging Research for Predoctoral Students | TBA | Link |
Undergraduate Research Opportunity
UNT Undergraduate Research Fellowship
Approximately 250 Undergraduate Research Fellowships, each funded at $500, provide support for students who show promise of significantly contributing to faculty-led research programs.
College and Departmental Research Awards & Fundings
Science Undergraduate Research Presentation Awards
The College of Science is offering up to $250 per student per academic year to support presenting research at academic conferences. All funding requests are considered and granted on a first-come, first-served basis, so requests should be submitted as far in advance as possible. It is acceptable to submit this application after travel has been completed.
Library Grantseeking Resources
Sycamore Library Grantseeking Resources
Sycamore Library hosts grant databases and nonprofit print collections, as well as a large collection of government publications, all available not only to UNT students, staff, and faculty, but also to non-UNT-affiliated users.
Research Events & Workshops