Research Awards
Applications for HHS Research Awards are due no later the October 1, 2021
- Please read guidelines and specific requirements for any scholarship for which you wish to be considered.
- Follow all application guidelines carefully if you wish to be considered for an award.
To Apply:
- Applications will only be accepted through InfoReady Review. No other applications will be accepted.
- Check awards below for eligibility – follow link.
The Sadye Dunn Doxie Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Research Award
- Anticipated Award for 2021-22: $2000
- This award supports undergraduate interdisciplinary research conducted by highly motivated students in any department of the School of Health and Human Sciences. Sadye Dunn Doxie graduated from the Woman’s College in 1957 with a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education. She served as Director of Admissions and Dean of Students prior to moving to Washington DC.
The Marjory W. Johnson Pre-Physical Therapy Research Program Fund
- Anticipated Award for 2021-22: $1600
- This award supports research by an undergraduate student who plans to attend physical therapy school. Research should focus on projects that advance the body of knowledge concerning the prevention, evaluation and treatment of movement related injury and disease across the lifespan. Undergraduate students from Community and Therapeutic Recreation, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Kinesiology or Public Health Education are eligible.
The Theodore & Loretta Williams Research Fund for Arts Health
- Anticipated Award for 2021-22: $2000
- This fund was established in 2005 by Charles R. and Kathleen Williams to honor their parents, Theodore and Loretta Williams. Theodore Williams was a career musician and a member of the Army Field Band and the Marine Band. Loretta Williams worked in the home, raising four children, encouraging and fostering their love of learning. Kathleen Williams has been a faculty member in the Department of Kinesiology at UNCG since 1988. This fund supports a graduate student from any department in the School of Health and Human Sciences who plans to conduct a research project focusing on some aspect of arts health.