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 2025-2026:

Student name: Tameka Adams
Faculty advisor: Dr. Jennifer Blush
College/University: William Peace University

Student Name: Jake D. Ankrum
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Keir Fogarty
College/University: High Point University

Student Name: Henry Berta
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Yuemei Zhang
College/University: Warren Wilson College 

Student Name: Lily Cristini
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Grace Hamilton
College/University: High Point University

Student Name: Kara Evans
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Stephen P. Holly and Dr. Krisztian Toth
College/University: Campbell University

Student Name: Joseph Kidwell
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Karen Guzman
College/University: Campbell University

Student Name: Lyniah Lee
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Kyung-Hoon Lee
College/University: Chowan University

Student Name: Justin Peterson
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Kyung-Hoon Lee
College/University: Chowan University

Student Name: Jasper Schmoock
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Eric Griffin
College/University: Warren Wilson College

Student Name: Shauna Skow
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Grace Hamilton
College/University: High Point University

Student Name: Jillian Zermeno
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Nicole Rushing and Dr. Paula Parker
College/University: Campbell University