Student Research and Creative Work

Whether working in an on-campus lab, engaging in a creative project, or embarking on a full-year honors thesis, Knox students innovate, create, and investigate across all disciplines. Since 1968, the Richter Memorial Fund has generously supported these endeavors, providing more than $3.35 million to support Knox students in the pursuit of projects that foster independence of thought and expression beyond the typical classroom setting. These funds support individual projects as well as collaborative research projects led by Knox faculty members. 

Individual Student Projects

Richter Grants for individual research and creative work:

Knox students can apply for a Richter grant to support individual research or creative work during the academic year, winter break, or summer. More information about each type of grant opportunity and how to apply can be found here.

Any student in any discipline is eligible to apply for Richter funds, as long as a faculty mentor is committed to supporting the student and the project.

Knox Summer Scholars:

Additionally, sophomores and juniors with a GPA of 3.3 or higher are invited to apply for Knox Summer Scholars. In this program, a cohort of exceptional students pursue full-time faculty-mentored independent research over the summer, and participate in a professional development seminar. More information about Knox Summer Scholars and how to apply can be found here.

Richter Policies and FAQ:

Applying for and receiving a Richter grant is intended to simulate a professional grant application process. Approval is not guaranteed nor automatic. If your application is approved, awardees must complete weekly progress updates, a survey before and and after the experience, and an end-of-project report.

Collaborative Student Research

Information about Collaborative Research Projects, which are multi-week group projects led by a faculty member either during the summer or winter break, can be found here. These projects are in-person experiences and are typically held on-campus at Knox.