Student Awards for Research & Creativity (SARC)
Four complementary programs — SARC-S, SARC-C, SARC-T, and SARC-E — offer diverse pathways for students to gain meaningful, mentored research experiences.
SARC-T
SARC Travel
Travel awards for presenting research at professional conferences
Cycle 1 Application Deadline:
5:00 pm, Friday, October 10, 2025
SARC-T supports students who have been accepted to present their research or creative work at scholarly conferences or juried events. This program emphasizes equity and broad participation. This is a one-time special fund and supports travel of October 1, 2025-Sept 30, 2026. Awards are determined to represent maximum reimbursement for awarded travel. Requires adherence to Chico State Enterprises (CSE) travel policy and following guidelines as presented to awarded students. Travel must NOT have already taken place.
SARC-T Program Information(opens in new window)
- Eligibility
- Funding & Support
- Program Design
- Application
- Application Dropbox
SARC-C
SARC Catalyst
Academic-year project grants for research & creativity
2025-2026 Application Period Now Closed.
SARC-C supports faculty–student teams conducting academic-year research and creative projects. Graduate students may apply for up to $2,000 and Undergraduate students may apply for up to $1,000 for total academic year awards. These awards are direct to student and will be allocated through the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office.
SARC-C Program Details(opens in new window)
- Eligibility
- Funding & Support
- Program Design
- Application
SARC-S
SARC Summer
Faculty-mentored summer research & creative activity
SARC-S funds intensive summer research and creative projects. Graduate students may apply for up to $5,000 for total award and Undergraduate students may apply for up to $2,500 for the full award. These awards are direct to student and will be allocated through the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office.
SARC-S Program Information(opens in new window)
- Eligibility
- Funding & Support
- Program Design
- Application
SARC-E
SARC Equity
Expanding access for students through the Affinity Resource Centers
SARC-E targets opportunities for faculty and students to engage in student success research and study around populations served by the Affinity Resource Centers. Funds are provided to support student payroll, material support, and travel for dissemination of student work. It is developed in partnership with the Cross-Cultural Leadership Center (CCLC) and Affinity Centers. These awards will be made through the CCLC, with any payroll and purchasing done centrally.