First-generation Student Success Research Grants

You First at VCU and the First-Generation Student Success and Research Center invite applications for funding to support scholarly activity focused on (a) first-generation student success and (b) improving Asian American and Pacific Islander student success.  Projects may address diversity; underrepresented perspectives; student success barriers (social, academic, health related, and financial); new approaches and innovations to enhancing student success; faculty engagement in activities related to student success; and teaching/learning approaches. These awards provide funding of up to $5,000 to faculty.
For additional information contact Elizabeth Bambacus (bambacuses@vcu.edu).
The Request for Applications and submission instructions will be available Spring 2026.

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