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 2024-2025:

Student name: Rachel VanWinkle
Faculty advisor: Dr. Evan Reynolds
College/University: Campbell University

Student Name: Kyle Kellar
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Sarah Goforth
College/University: Campbell University

Student Name: Michaela Lantz
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Amanda Rushing
College/University: Catawba College 

Student Name: Samantha Giraldo
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Amanda Rushing
College/University: Catawba College

Student Name: Austin Wise
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Joe Poston
College/University: Catawba College

Student Name: Ronaldo Williams
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Torrence Gill
College/University: Chowan University

Student Name: Carter Stoke
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Takudzwa Madzima
College/University: Elon University

Student Name: Charlotte Dagli
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Efrain Rivera-Serrano
College/University: Elon University

Student Name: Kyndal Elaina Jackson
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Meredith Rowe and Dr. Benjamin Brooks
College/University: Gardner-Webb University

Student Name: Tuyet Anh Nguyen
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Stefka Eddins
College/University: Gardner-Webb University

Student Name: Clare Pilson
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Megan Serr
College/University: Meredith College