Be part of advancing science and new ideas
Stanford Earth offers undergraduates opportunities to participate in science and engineering research related to Earth's resources – from the oceans to climate change, energy resources and the evolution of life.
Scholarships and seed grants for your research
Beagle II Award
The Beagle II Award is named after H.M.S. Beagle, the ship that carried Charles Darwin on a voyage of scientific discovery in 1831. The Anthropology department grant funds undergraduate research that encourages learning through travel. Support ranges up to $12,000.
Project grants
Stanford Undergraduate Advising and Research (UAR) awards grants ranging from $1,500 to $7,000 for independent student projects from all disciplines. Small Grants fund projects during any quarter, while Major Grants typically support full-time summer research commitments.
Stanford Earth honors programs
Learn more about our undergraduate honors programs in Earth Systems, Geophysics, Geological Sciences, and Energy Resources Engineering.