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 2022:

Student name: Jalen Garner
Faculty advisor: Dr. Amanda Rushing
College/University: Catawba College

Student Name: Jacob Hiatt
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Amanda Rushing
College/University: Catawba College 

Student Name: William Roque
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Amanda Rushing
College/University: Catawba College 

Student Name: Hunter Sjoborn
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Amanda Rushing
College/University: Catawba College

Student Name: Kasey McLamb
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Erin Witalison
College/University: Catawba College 

Student Name: Quran Marquise Thompson Powell
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Torrence Gill
College/University: Chowan University 

Student Name: Emma Aherns
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Alison Brown
College/University: Wingate University