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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.

THECB Texas Leadership Scholars (TLRS)

The THECB Texas Leadership Scholars (TLRS) program is a prestigious scholarship initiative supporting outstanding doctoral students at Texas public research universities. At the University of North Texas (UNT), TLRS Scholars receive more than just financial aid; they gain access to a vibrant peer network, dedicated mentoring, and leadership development opportunities.

Scholarships

UNT offers a variety of fellowships, scholarships, grants, and awards. Some academic departments offer nationally competitive scholarships. Additionally, UNT competitive scholarships of $1,000 or more per academic year may qualify for an out-of-state tuition waiver when meeting state requirements.

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.
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.
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. 

Externally Sponsored Fellowships and Grants

Foundation Name Deadline Links
U.S. Department of Energy Marine Energy Fellowship 3/27/2026 Link
  The White House
Fellowship Program		   Link
U.S. Department of Energy
CSGF		 DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship   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 Institute on Aging (NIH) F31: Individual Fellowships for PhD Students Award from NIA   Link
National Institute on Aging (NIH) Transition to Aging Research for Predoctoral Students TBA Link
National Science Foundation (NSF) NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP) 6/1/2026 Link
National Science Foundation (NSF) Expanding pathways to STEM careers for veterans    

National Institute of Mental Health

 Student Intramural Research and Training Award Rolling Admission Link
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Gilder Lehrman Research Fellowship 10/26/2026

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Additional Funding Options

Veterans and their families can apply for VA and Hazlewood education benefits and request enrollment certification with the help of our team in the Student Veteran Services suite.

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