The DRI-Group Investigations Program provides funding for off-campus trips that support the learning objectives of a course or that provide a learning opportunity that enhances the undergraduate experience. Applications for a spring semester course/program (including summer trips) are due September 30 in the prior semester; applications for a fall semester course/program (including winter break) are due March 31 of the prior semester. Funding is limited to $15,000 per grant.
Note: If you are planning an international trip, you must work with Naomi Otterness, Director of Education Abroad, on fulfilling compliance and safety matters. You should contact her (naotterness@davidson.edu) prior to filling out an application.
The Kemp Endowment supports independent student research in any discipline, either in the United States or abroad. All non-seniors are eligible.
Applications for summer research can be submitted until February 24, 2020.
In the application, you will enter your faculty mentor's email address and they will receive an email link to upload an advising/mentoring plan. We recommend that you send your proposal and a copy of this advising/mentoring form to your faculty mentor before you complete the application.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Federal tax must be paid at time of disbursement of grant funds, up to 30% maximum, but only 14% if your country of origin has a treaty benefit with the US. Taxes will be withheld from each grant deposit made to your account. You are also required to pay 6% state tax, but that will not be withheld from your grant deposits. It is your responsibility to report this income to the state. We advise you to reach out to Susan Caldwell (sucaldwell@davidson.edu) to determine your federal/state tax status so that you may account for this in your budget.