URECA Grant Program
The URECA (Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity) Grant Program is part of Tennessee Tech's ELEVATE QEP, which supports students in developing durable life skills and career readiness - often through experiential learning opportunities such as research and creative projects. URECA provides funding for undergraduate students to pursue these projects in collaboration with faculty mentors. Whether working independently or as part of a team, students are encouraged to ask bold questions and seek innovative solutions.
The deadline for URECA mini grant and team grant applications for Fall 2025 is 4:30 pm on September 4.
- URECA MINI GRANTS
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- URECA TEAM GRANTS
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ELEVATE XP Grant Program
Students who are seeking to present their research or creative work at professional conferences, exhibitions, or symposia may also apply for an ELEVATE XP (Experiential Presentation) Travel Grant. Funding is available to individual students or groups working with a Tennessee Tech faculty member. These grants support travel opportunities that help students gain real-world experience, strengthen communication and professionalism skills, and engage with broader academic and professional communities.
Beginning with Spring 2026 travel, only students who have earned the Gold Career Readiness Certificate at the time of their application will be considered for an ELEVATE XP Travel Grant. The Gold Certificate requires students to complete eight assignments housed in an iLearn community course, which together take about eight hours to complete. To be added to the GOLD Career Ready iLearn course, students should contact the Center for Career Development at 931.372.3232 or career@tntech.edu.
More information on the Gold Career Readiness Certificate is available here: Gold Career Readiness Certificate - Tennessee Tech
Elevate XP Travel grant proposals must be received no later than six weeks before travel is planned.
- ELEVATE XP TRAVEL GRANTS
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