Research, Engagement and Academic Diversity (READ) Grant
Research, Engagement and Academic Diversity Grant
The Research, Engagement and Academic Diversity (READ) grant provides funding to both faculty/staff and students interested in conducting research on topics related to social justice and diversity, and social innovation or social entrepreneurship projects with a particular focus on social and cultural issues. This grant is offered in partnership with the Office of Student Engagement and Experiential Learning, the Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships and the Office of Academic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
READ Grant Objectives
Foster and support research, scholarship and artistry projects on social justice and diversity.
Foster and support projects related to social entrepreneurship or social innovation with a particular focus on social and cultural issues.
Increase the diversity of students engaged in research, artistry and experiential learning.
If you have additional questions regarding the READ grant, contact ugresearch@niu.edu.
Program Guidelines
Funds are available for both faculty and student applicants.
Student applicants must have an identified faculty or qualified staff mentor.
Final Project and Expense Report due upon completion of project.
Students from *underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Faculty are encouraged to recruit students from *underrepresented populations.
*for the purpose of the READ grant, underrepresented is defined as African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and Alaskan Native/American Indian.