The North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) Undergraduate Research Program provides funding for undergraduate research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The program was created to encourage students to pursue careers or advanced degrees in STEM fields and to promote greater diversity by making it possible for students, including underrepresented students (new American, low-income, first generation, and/or minority college students) to participate in undergraduate research opportunities. The awards are funded by the NCICU Undergraduate Research Endowment. The endowment was established through a gift from the North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation and other corporate and foundation entities.

The following students have been awarded North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) Undergraduate Research Grants for 2026-2027:

Student name: Anathea Ball
Faculty advisor: Dr. Eric Griffin
College/University: Warren Wilson College

Student Name: Lashae Brown, Adam Harvey, and Elise Langer
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Lisa Bonner
College/University: William Peace University

Student Name: Gage Caldwell
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Joshua Holbrook
College/University: Montreat College 

Student Name: Shaindallie Clemons
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Torrence Gill
College/University: Chowan University

Student Name: Megan Hobbs
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Jennifer Blush
College/University: William Peace University

Student Name: Anna Holcombe
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Kyung-Hoon Lee
College/University: Chowen University

Student Name: Myla James
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Karl Sienerth
College/University: Elon University

Student Name: Willow McCammon
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Joshua Holbrook
College/University: Montreat College

Student Name: Mac McConnell
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Kathy Matera
College/University: Elon University

Student Name: Bronwyn Mulvaney
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Kim Epting
College/University: Elon University

Student Name: Kayla Parker
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Torrence Gill
College/University: Chowen University

Student Name: Emily Parris
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Jennifer Blush
College/University: William Peace University

Student Name: Sienna Ransford
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Andrea Perreault
College/University: Elon University

Student Name: Alexander Thomas Roberts
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Efrain Rivera-Serrano
College/University: Elon University

Student Name: Makeda Sanders
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Ryan Brandt
College/University: Elon University

Student Name: John Strebel
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Anne-Marie Iselin
College/University: Elon University

Student Name: Alaina Vrable
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Ashley Bennett
College/University: Barton College

Student Name: Jacob White
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Meredith Rowe
College/University: Gardner-Webb University

Student Name: Precious Khan Wondzi
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Jing Ye
College/University: Salem College