Provost's Undergraduate Fellowship:
The Provost’s Undergraduate Fellowship (PUF) provides funding for UC Davis undergraduates to pursue individual research or creative projects under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Projects have included lab research, fieldwork, survey studies, film production, studio and performance-based work, music composition, travel to archives or research collections and more. Group proposals are not eligible, though separate, linked projects may be considered.
The maximum award is $1,500 for expenses directly related to the proposed project.
Eligibility:
To apply, students must:
- Be a registered UC Davis undergraduate (full or part time)
- Be in good academic standing
- Meet satisfactory academic progress
- Be enrolled during the quarter(s) the project is carried out
- Not have previously received a PUF award
Application information
PUF applications are accepted twice each academic year: once in fall and once in spring. The 2024–25 cycle is now closed.
Tentative application dates for 2025–26:
- Fall 2025 application window: Oct. 3 to Nov. 4
- Spring 2026 application window: March 3 to April 10
Faculty mentors are required to submit a letter of recommendation. Instructions will be available when the application opens.
New for 2025–26: Students offered funding must formally accept their award by the stated deadline. If no response is received, funds will be reallocated to other applicants.
Expectations of Awardees:
Students who receive a Provost’s Undergraduate Fellowship are expected to:
- Submit a final report at the end of the quarter in which the project is completed
- Present their work at the annual Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities Conference in spring quarter