Undergraduate Supplemental Funding Program

The Undergraduate Research Award is meant to aid in the research and professional development of undergraduate students by supporting their research interests. Research can happen domestically or internationally. Funds can be applied to flights, hotels, and per diem for food, and equipment. Funds will be provided in different modalities (reimbursement, stipend, p-card purchase, etc.) depending on what is being requested and depending on the quarter your research will be conducted during.  Stipends can be provided mostly during the Summer.

Off-campus housing tips, resources, and checklist.

Will fund up to $4,000.

Eligibility

• Students must be a declared archaeology major or minor.
• Students must be in good academic standing at Stanford.

Application

• The Stanford Archaeology Center has two application deadlines spread throughout the year to support student’s research efforts. 
  • May 1st at 11:59 p.m. PST.
  • November 1st at 11:59 p.m. PST.
• Applications require the following:
  • Full itinerary of research opportunity (PDF Upload).
  • Dates of the research opportunity (Text Box).
  • An essay to explain in 300-600 words why this research opportunity will support you in your professional and academic goals (Text Box).
  • A list of any sources of alternative funding you may have acquired (PDF Upload).
  • A detailed budget of requested funds and what the fund will be used towards (PDF Upload).
  • Optional: A letter of support from a faculty advisor or mentor that supports your research interest specifically addressed in this proposal (PDF Upload).
    • If the faculty advisor prefers to submit their letter separately, please provide them with the link to submit their recommendation. We will attach the letter during the review process.

Example

• Application Guidelines and Finished Packet Example for Research Award (139.94 KB)
• For questions or concerns, please contact the Archaeology Student Services Officer.

Submit Application

Every year Stanford faculty host paid Undergraduate Research Assistantship opportunities. The assistantship provides an opportunity for undergraduates to work closely with faculty members on different aspects of their research. 

Will fund up to $1,500.

Eligibility

• Students must be in good academic standing at Stanford.
•  Students must be enrolled at Stanford.
• Students may not receive both academic units and a payment for any single project activity.
• Co-term students who have not conferred their undergraduate degree and are still paying undergraduate, not graduate, tuition are eligible.
• Students may not be serving a suspension.
• Students may not be on a Leave of Absence (LOA).
• Students will be hired on an hourly basis through the Archaeology Center and Stanford University Human Resources Department and will need to provide I-9 information to the HR Department.

Application

• The Stanford Archaeology Center has four application deadlines spread throughout the year to support student research.
  • February 1st at 11:59 p.m. PST.
  • May 1st at 11:59 p.m. PST.
  • July 1st at 11:59 p.m. PST.
  • November 1st at 11:59 p.m. PST.
• Applications require the following:
  • A letter of support from a faculty advisor that specifically addresses this proposal (PDF Upload).
    • If the faculty advisor prefers to submit their letter separately, please provide them with the link to submit their recommendation. We will attach the letter during the review process.

Example

• Application Guidelines and Finished Packet Example for Research Assistantship (126.9 KB)
• For questions or concerns, please contact the Archaeology Student Services Officer.

Submit Application

Supplemental field research funding for female aligning graduate or undergraduate students. This funding helps provide supplemental funding for summer archaeology research expenses that are not covered through department funding, internal sources, or external sources of funding. Retroactive reimbursement of already expended funds and conference costs are not eligible.

Off-campus housing tips, resources, and checklist.

Eligibility

• All Stanford archaeology graduate or undergraduate students who are female aligned and conduct archaeological research.
• Students must be in good academic standing at Stanford.
• The award amount is based on demonstrated need.

Application

• The Stanford Archaeology Center has four application deadlines spread throughout the year to support student research.
  • February 1st at 11:59 p.m. PST.
  • May 1st at 11:59 p.m. PST.
  • July 1st at 11:59 p.m. PST.
  • November 1st at 11:59 p.m. PST.
• Applications require the following:
  • An essay to describe in 300 to 600 words your research activities for which funding is being requested (Text Box).
  • A detailed budget of requested funds and what the fund will be used towards (PDF Upload).
  • A list of any sources of alternative funding you may have acquired (PDF Upload).
  • Optional: A letter of support from a faculty advisor that specifically addresses this proposal (PDF Upload).
    • If the faculty advisor prefers to submit their letter separately, please provide them with the link to submit their recommendation. We will attach the letter during the review process.

Example

• Application Guidelines and Finished Packet Example for Summer Field Research for Female Aligning Students (135.38 KB)
• For questions or concerns, please contact the Archaeology Student Services Officer.

Submit Application