Unveiling the Misconceptions Surrounding Financial Support
Rafi Lehmann, Social Sciences Correspondent
Princeton University offers a wealth of funding opportunities for students, particularly for independent work. These resources can be found through the Student Activities Funding Engine.
For undergraduates, financial aid expansion targets families with incomes up to $250,000, covering tuition and enabling students to focus on their work without financial burden.
Graduate students, especially in departments like Anthropology, receive basic fellowship support for up to five years, which can be used to initiate dissertation fieldwork. There are also several competitive university awards available to support summer research projects and doctoral fieldwork planning.
Faculty members in departments such as African American Studies can access funds to hire research assistants, contributing to student and faculty collaborative work.
However, it's important to note that Princeton does not hand out a blank check for any project. Learning how to navigate funding opportunities and write strong proposals are essential skills for the post-Princeton world.
While some research grants may be affected by federal funding freezes, Princeton maintains support mechanisms for student and faculty research through these funding channels.
In addition to university funding, students are encouraged to apply for external dissertation research grants to supplement their support.
It's also worth mentioning that undeclared and undecided students are still eligible for departmental funding.
The author of this guide discovered an exciting alternative project through a non-Princeton institution, a fully-funded winter scholarship for artists and students to study Yiddish history and produce art inspired by the organization's archives.
While the Funding Fairy is not real, Princeton is likely the most generous and reliable sponsor the author will encounter in the foreseeable future.
*Note: This article is part of a series on funding opportunities. Specific examples or strategies for securing funding or finding funding for unpaid internships are not provided in this guide. The source of the guide and the information about funding for unpaid internships and departmental funding eligibility were not specified. The Lewis Center for the Arts, Student Activities Funding Engine, or the alternative project the author found are not mentioned in this article.
Engaging in independent work is a significant aspect of education-and-self-development at Princeton University, as numerous funding opportunities cater specifically to this endeavor. These resources, accessible through the Student Activities Funding Engine, allow students to concentrate on their personal-growth projects without financial constraints.
