Ginsberg Undergraduate Research Grant Application

Ted and Cora Ginsberg grants support undergraduate research conducted in collaboration with a Political Science faculty member. Full details regarding eligibility for this grant are available on our website.


At the bottom of this application, please attach the following

(honors students do not need to include these attachments):


  • resume
  • unofficial transcript
  • 2 to 3 page description of the project that outlines the research topic; the proposed research methodology (e.g. analysis of secondary literature, archival visits, field research, experimental research, etc); and a description of your background preparation for the research including how you expect the research to further your own intellectual development.
  • a budget describing your anticipated expenses If you are an honors student who is submitting receipts for reimbursement for expenses incurred on your honors thesis research, please submit all receipts within 30 days at the bottom of this questionnaire.
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7 digit number on wildcard

Are you a Political Science major?

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Permanent Home Address

Name of Faculty Advisor

Have you been employed at Northwestern University at any point within the last 12 months?

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2-3 sentence summary of your research project. And, if granted, explain how this specific funding request is necessary to support your research.

List of all other research funding you have received or applied for. Include: program name, dollar amount applied for, application due date and date will you find out if you've received the award. If amount has already been awarded, how much? If none, write NONE below.

Explain what you will do if you do NOT receive funding from Political Science.

Date or range of dates in which you are traveling or your purchase was made.

Budget estimate of major expenses

What is the total amount of money you expect to spend? This includes housing, transportation, food, materials, etc.

How much do you expect to spend (in total) on housing? $ amount only here

What type of housing will you have?

How much do you expect to spend (in total) on transportation? $ amount only here

What type of transportation will you be using?

How much do you expect to spend (in total) on food? $ amount only here

Such as number of meals covered in the above food estimate

How much do you expect to spend (in total) on other necessary items? $ amount only here

Explanation of $ needed for "Other" expenses.

Are there any special circumstances or other information about your budget or participation in this program we should know about?

With your signature, you certify that all the above information is correct and agree to notify the department immediately of any changes in your plans or if other funding comes through. The Department reserves the right to request you to return funds if they are not used for the stated purposes.

Students not in the honors program are required to include resume, transcript, and project description. You may attach as three separate files. If you are an honors student requesting reimbursement for expenses incurred on your honors thesis research, please attach receipts here within 30 days of the date on the receipt. If the receipt does not show your name, last 4 digits of the credit/debit card number and type of card (mastercard, visa, etc) you will need to provide a screen shot of the bank/credit card statement with the relevant charge.

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