The Accessibility Grant (AG) provides funding for students with self-reported accessibility needs to help cover expenses that may impact their academic and professional development. This grant is designed to assist graduate students by offsetting costs either as an independent grant or in conjunction with the existing Travel and Professional Development Grants.
The Professional Grant provides financial assistance for costs associated with academic and professional development to graduate students
The Small Research Grant offsets fully/partially the cost involved with pursuing independent research that otherwise would require self funding. PGSG recognizes that graduate students should not have to bear the additional burden of costs associated with pursuing independent research that is not funded in any capacity by grants provided internally or externally in Purdue University. This grant will not serve as an addendum to offset excess expenses incurred by researchers from pursuing work related to other projects that have alternate funding resources.
The Travel Grant provides funding for graduate students to present Purdue research at academic conferences.
The Transitional Housing Grant (THG) provides funding for students experiencing a financial burden due to an unplanned gap in their access to housing. By funding temporary access to essentials like housing and storage, the grant aims to keep Purdue graduate students safe and healthy during difficult housing transitions.
Our Graduate Student Organization Grant Allocation (GSOGA) Award provides funding to Graduate Student Organizations to support their activities, events, and programs
Our Symposium grant assists Graduate Student Organizations (GSOs) in hosting academic symposiums that will offer graduate students unique professional and academic development opportunities.
The Graduate Student Equipment Fund (GSEF) provides funding for graduate student groups to make improvements to the spaces provided to them.
The PGSG Mental Health Partnership is a grant program to sponsor or co-sponsor Mental Health Awareness Events hosted by student organizations
PGSG offers co-sponsorship funding for graduate student focused events that complement the mission of PGSG: Life, Career, Community.
Email: pgsg.grantreview@gmail.com
Jasmyne Emerson is a Ph.D. candidate in Material Engineering at Purdue University. Her dissertation work involves studying the effects of irradiation on nuclear reactor pressure vessel steels and welds. A proud first-generation college student, Jasmyne is driven by a passion for clean energy, equity in education, and increasing access for historically underrepresented groups in academia. She has held several leadership roles in academic and professional organizations, where she advocates for inclusive policies and community engagement. In her current role as Chair of the Grant Review and Allocation Committee, Jasmyne leads the evaluation and distribution of funding to support innovative research and student-led initiatives. She brings a strong commitment to transparency, impact, and equity in the grantmaking process.
Email: professionalpgsg@gmail.com
Rajsri is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Food Science. Her research focuses on the structural and functional properties of cereal-derived fibers, with an emphasis on how these characteristics influence their degradation by the human gut microbiota.
In addition to her research, Rajsri pursues her interests in reading fiction and non-fiction, painting and listening to music.
Email: pgsg.accessibility@gmail.com
Ayomide is a doctoral student in the Department of Biological Sciences, where her research
focuses on understanding the interplay of genetic risks and environmental pollutants in
neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders. She holds a Bachelor's in Medical Laboratory
Science and is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom and her home
country, Nigeria. Outside the lab, Ayomide enjoys watching movies, listening to podcasts, and
exploring international cuisine. She currently serves as a senator representing Biological
Sciences and the Vice Chair of the Accessibility grant.
Email: travelpgsg@gmail.com
Meredith is a PhD candidate in the biological life sciences (PULSe) program, specializing in auditory neuroscience. Her research explores how stressors like noise exposure and aging impact the brain’s ability to process sound. Vice Chair of Travel Grants since 2022, she is committed to supporting fellow graduate students by maintaining a fair, transparent, and inclusive application process. Outside the lab, Meredith enjoys baking new recipes, thrift shopping, and finding hidden gems around town.
Email: gsoga.pgsg@gmail.com
Emmanuel is a 3rd year PULSe candidate in the Biomolecular Structure and Biophysics
training group. He works in the Mesecar lab in the Department of Biochemistry. He
is investigating the potential of Guanosine triphosphate (GTP) Cyclohydrolase I
(GCH1) as a potential target for drug development in infectious disease. Outside of the
lab, he enjoys listening to music, traveling, hanging out with friends, family and watching
soccer.
Email: pgsg.housing@gmail.com
Iqra Nazir is a 4th year PhD candidate in Animal Sciences at Purdue University. Her research focuses on utilizing bacteriophages as an antibiotic alternative for poultry production in Pakistan, with an emphasis on gut microbiome analysis and immune response. She is passionate about her research on bridging the gap between scientific research and civic engagement by exploring human behavior theory to make their novel product accessible to rural women, contributing to women’s empowerment in the agricultural sector.
She is excited to take on the role of Vice Chair for the Transitional Housing Grant, where she aims to address the significant challenges students face in securing housing and looks forward to making the process easier for them. Outside of her academic pursuits, she enjoys playing ping pong and chess.
Shuangtng Li is a PhD student in the Educational Psychology & Research Methodology department within the College of Education. His research focuses on understanding the influence of informal learning activities on middle and high school students’ science achievement. He is passionate about self-improvement in his personal life. In his spare time, he enjoys listening to music and spending time with his family. His favorite sport is basketball!
Palak Manchanda is pursuing her PhD in Chemistry with a concentration in analytical chemistry and neuroimmunology, currently in her 5th year. Her research interest is to utilize analytical techniques to uncover the dysfunctional cell states and associated mechanisms in the context of Alzheimer’s disease and Traumatic Brain injury. She loves to cook, and also try food from different places. In her free time, she enjoys painting and redecorating her place. She recently did a Co-op and is applying for jobs and would love to help graduate students navigate through getting internships and managing school alongside and overall help with the development of professional skills.
Fangfang Mo is a second-year PhD student in the College of Education with a concentration in Gifted, Creative, and Talented Studies. Her passion for the realm of gifted education was nurtured during my tenure as a Chinese language teacher in Singapore. In that role, she had the privilege of closely collaborating with gifted students and gaining insight into their distinct academic and socio-emotional requirements. She noticed that certain gifted individuals were vulnerable due to a deficiency in tailored educational support. This experience ignited her drive to delve deeper into the needs of gifted students and to actively search for avenues to empower them to realize their full potential and make significant contributions to society.
Morgan Chaney Dept is a 5th-year PhD candidate co-advised by Esteban Fernandez-Juricic and Jeffrey Lucas in the Biological Sciences department. She is studying the impacts of laser bird deterrents on the physiology and behavior of European starlings (an invasive bird species). She has been a member of PGSG and the GRAC team for two years. In her free time, she likes to play video games and spend quality time with her loved ones.
Grant deadlines for the current fiscal year have passed. The next deadline will be in August 2025, where the following grants will be due:
The Travel grant will be the only grant with retroactive awards during the August 2025 round. The eligibility period for the Travel grant will be June 2025 – November 2025. For all other grants, the eligibility period will be September 2025 – November 2025. Exact deadlines will be provided at a later date.
For grants with rolling deadlines (Accessibility grant, transitional housing grant), applications for this fiscal year must be received by May 31st. Applications received after this date will start being reviewed after July 1st.
Please reach out to the GRAC chair (pgsg.grantreview@gmail.com) with any questions.
| Grant Round | Available Grants | Application Due Date** | Eligibility Period | Estimated Award Notification*** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
August* |
Travel/Professional/Small Research Grant |
08/15/25 |
Sunday, June 15, 2025-Saturday, November 15, 2025 |
09/19/25 |
|
August* |
GSOGA/Symposium |
08/15/25 |
Monday, September 15, 2025-Saturday, November 15, 2025 |
09/19/25 |
|
September |
Travel/Professional/Small Research Grant/Symposium |
09/12/15 |
Wednesday, October 15, 2025-Monday, December 15, 2025 |
10/17/25 |
|
October |
Travel/Professional/Small Research Grant/GSOGA |
10/17/25 |
Saturday, November 15, 2025-Thursday, January 15, 2026 |
11/21/25 |
|
November |
Travel/Professional/Small Research Grant/GSOGA |
11/14/25 |
Monday, December 15, 2025-Sunday, February 15, 2026 |
12/12/25 |
|
December |
Travel/Professional/Small Research Grant/Symposium |
12/12/25 |
Thursday, January 15, 2026-Sunday, March 15, 2026 |
01/30/26 |
|
January |
Travel/Professional/Small Research Grant/GSOGA |
01/16/26 |
Sunday, February 15, 2026-Wednesday, April 15, 2026 |
02/20/26 |
|
February |
Travel/Professional/Small Research Grant/GSOGA |
02/13/26 |
Sunday, March 15, 2026-Friday, May 15, 2026 |
03/20/26 |
|
March |
Travel/Professional/Small Research Grant/Symposium |
03/13/26 |
Wednesday, April 15, 2026-Monday, June 15, 2026 |
04/17/26 |
|
April |
Travel/Professional/Small Research Grant/GSOGA |
04/17/26 |
Friday, May 15, 2026-Wednesday, July 15, 2026 |
05/22/26 |
* Note that GSOGA and Symposium grants are not eligible for retroactive reimbursements. Take note of the eligibility period when applying.
** Applications are due by 11:59PM on the date listed. Applications received after that time will be considered for the next application round, if eligible.
*** Award notification dates are estimates. Please plan accordingly.
