Emil Sanielevici Undergraduate Research Scholarship 2025 at University of Pittsburgh

The Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Pittsburgh has officially opened applications for the prestigious 2025 Emil Sanielevici Undergraduate Research Scholarship, aimed at fostering undergraduate research in Physics and Astronomy. This scholarship is an incredible opportunity for students pursuing these fields to gain hands-on research experience under expert faculty guidance.

Scholarship Benefits

• Award Value: A $7,000 tuition scholarship will be directly applied to the recipient’s tuition account at the University of Pittsburgh.
• Research Engagement: Recipients will have the opportunity to work closely with a faculty mentor on a proposed research project.
• Presentation Opportunity: Scholars are required to present their research findings in the annual Sanielevici Seminar, held as part of the Undergraduate Seminar (Physics 1310).

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Enrollment: Be a declared undergraduate Physics and/or Astronomy major at the University of Pittsburgh.
2. Research Interest: Demonstrate a strong interest in conducting research within the Department.
3. Financial Need: Must not already receive scholarship support equivalent to full tuition from other sources.
4. Academic Status: Have at least one full year of undergraduate study remaining at the University of Pittsburgh following the application deadline.

Application Process

Applicants must submit a concise application of no more than two typed pages (excluding the cover page) that includes:

1# Cover Page Information:

• • Scholarship Name
  • Applicant Name
  • Address, Email, and Phone Number
  • Major and Academic Level (e.g., Freshman, Sophomore, etc.)

2# Background:

• • Details on departmental coursework and relevant experience.
  • Identification of the faculty mentor for the proposed project.

3# Research Proposal:

• • Abstract summarizing the research.
  • A clear research question or task definition.
  • Approach to conducting the research.

4# Expectations: Outline how the project will contribute to personal and academic growth.

All submissions must be submitted here (https://www.physicsandastronomy.pitt.edu/news/2025-emil-sanielevici-scholarship).

Application Deadline

The last date to apply for the 2025 Emil Sanielevici Undergraduate Research Scholarship offered by the University of Pittsburgh is March 10, 2025.