There are several competitive senior thesis funds available through HMEI to which undergraduates may apply for support of travel, research, and supplies for field research on an environmental topic in the U.S. and abroad.
Applications for senior thesis research support are coordinated through the Student Activities Funding Engine (SAFE).
On a limited basis, HMEI has resources to support areas of undergraduate opportunities with an environmental focus, including conference funding, independent and/or group research, and continuing HMEI-supported projects. Graduate students are eligible for conference funding. The proposal requires an endorsement from a Princeton faculty member for any research focused projects. Requests will be reviewed by HMEI twice, yearly.
Please contact Emily Ahmetaj with any questions regarding independent projects funding and/or the application.
Proposals are due through the Student Activities Funding Engine (SAFE) the first Friday in March for use of funds in late spring, summer, or early fall, and are due the first Friday in October for use of funds in late fall, winter, and early spring. Proposals will not be reviewed outside of the March/October deadlines.
Fall 2026 Application Deadline
Friday, October 2, 11:59 p.m.
Spring 2027 Application Deadline
Friday, March 5, 2027, 11:59 p.m.
HMEI helps connect University undergraduate students to certain scholarship and fellowship programs – including the High Meadows Fellowship Program and the Princeton Project 55 Fellowships. Students who enroll in the Minor in Environmental Studies will receive email notifications of these opportunities as they arise. Please contact Emily Ahmetaj with any questions related to external funding opportunities.
