Undergraduate students

Elevate Your Academic Experience Through Discovery

WSU Vancouver empowers students to move beyond the classroom through the Undergraduate Research Fellows program. These awards, funded by generous donor gifts, support students engaged in faculty-mentored research, scholarship and creative activities across all academic disciplines. By participating in hands-on discovery, you gain critical thinking skills and professional expertise that set you apart in your future career or graduate studies.

As a fellow, you join a community of scholars dedicated to innovation and excellence. WSU Vancouver provides the resources and mentorship necessary to transform your curiosity into impactful projects. Whether you are conducting laboratory experiments, analyzing social trends or developing creative works, these fellowships offer the financial support and academic framework to help you succeed.

Undergraduate Research Fellowship Awards

New awards are available for students pursuing faculty-mentored projects. Five awards of $2,000 each are granted to support WSU Vancouver Undergraduate Research Fellows. These funds may be used for wages, supplies, equipment, travel or other expenses directly related to your research project.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the fellowship, an applicant must:

  • Maintain undergraduate student status during the funding period.
  • Submit a completed online application by the specified deadline.
  • Identify a faculty mentor to oversee the project.
  • Agree to present findings at the WSU Vancouver Research Showcase.

Questions?

Christine Portfors, Ph.D.
Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education
Phone: 360-546-9254
Holly Davis
Assistant to the Vice Chancellor of Research and Graduate Education
Phone: 360-546-9247
Kayly Lembke, Ph.D.
Proposal Coordinator
Phone: 360-546-9298

Past award recipients

WSU Vancouver recognizes excellence.

2025 – 2026

  • Marieelise Herman, environmental science
  • Rachel Lebedev, psychology
  • Emily Romero, environmental science
  • Karla Alejandra Cruz Santander, human biology and anthropology
  • Kylie Wilhelm, electrical engineering
  • Angelina Yeremenko, history

2024 – 2025

  • Hanakah Griffin, environmental science
  • Sophia “Lux” Johnson, biology
  • James Omer Lesperance, Jr., digital technology and culture
  • Skyler Luett, psychology
  • Dominick Rose, biology

2023 – 2024

  • Amir Gabidulin, biology
  • Shanna Sonnier, psychology

2022 – 2023

  • Bethanie Davis, earth and environmental science
  • Tosha Rochelle Big Eagle, psychology/prevention science and Parminder Kaur, biology