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 2023:

Student name: Madelyn Blanton Strange
Faculty advisor: Dr. Joshua Holbrook
College/University: Montreat College

Student Name: Maria Garcia Castillo
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Jennifer Easterwood
College/University: Queens University of Charlotte

Student Name: Alexandria Crank
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Betty-Shannon Prevatt
College/University: Meredith College 

Student Name: Heidi Jensen
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Torrence Gill
College/University: Chowan University

Student Name: Rebecca Roope
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Laura Lunsford
College/University: Campbell University

Student Name: Cora Taylor
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Taylor Newton
College/University: Lenior-Rhyne University

Student Name: Hannah Vogel
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Jutta Street
College/University: Campbell University

Student Name: Katie Wilson
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Meredith Rowe
College/University: Gardner-Webb University