Award Details

Sponsored by the University of Iowa Libraries, the Undergraduate Library Research Award is awarded to undergraduate students who have demonstrated creative or innovative use of collections, materials, resources, and services from the UI Libraries in their research. Two awards will be given in the amount of $500 each.

Faculty sponsored or independent research, including projects, papers, and course assignments are eligible. Funds are used at the student’s own discretion. Students can apply each semester but are only eligible to win once.

Eligibility

To be considered for the Undergraduate Library Research Award applicants must be:

  • Current undergraduate student
  • Engaged in independent or faculty sponsored research
  • Must use the Libraries’ materials, resources, or services

Resources may include, but are not limited to the following:

Ask a Librarian!

We encourage you to reach out to one of our subject librarians for help on your project before submitting!

Application Evaluation Criteria

Your application will be judged on the following:

  • Clarity of project and research strategy explaining methods and steps used to conduct research.
  • Clear and detailed explanation of the selection and evaluation of library resources.
  • Strong evidence of the integration and synthesis of library resources

For more information about the award contact Jenay Dougherty at jenay-dougherty@uiowa.edu.