| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is it? | REACH grants provide students with financial support to offset direct costs of eligible research expenses. |
| How much is it worth? | To be determined. |
| What is the deadline? | October 31. The call for applications will open on October 1. |
| Am I eligible? | You must currently be registered in your program, be in good academic standing, have a faculty mentor, not have previously held a REACH or currently hold any major awards (>$10,000 per year for graduate students; 2025 USRA for undergraduates), and not have completed the entire project by the application deadline. |
| How are the proposals adjudicated? | Proposals are assessed by the STaR committee. |
| Is there a workshop? | To be determined. |
Application process
Applications will open on October 1 and must be submitted through ROMEO.
More information coming soon.
Reference letter
The REACH grant application requires a reference letter provided by a person who can comment on your ability to undertake your proposed project and the foreseeable benefits your project will have on your academic and/or professional pursuits. Ensure that the person you ask is not your mentor for the proposed project.
The reference letter needs to be sent directly to Vanessa Moraes (Vanessa.Moraes@viu.ca) and received by October 31. The referee sends the letter (the person who writes it), not the student. Reference letters will be kept confidential and will only be used in the adjudication of the REACH grants.
Resources
The following can assist you with your proposal:
Vanessa Moraes (Student Research Engagement Coordinator): Vanessa.Moraes@viu.ca
The Writing Centre: book an online appointment with the Writing Centre!
Attention REACH Award recipients
Looking for some inspiration? Have a look at the 2024-25 REACH Award recipients.
2023-24 Reach Award recipients
2022-23 Reach Award recipients
2021-22 Reach Award recipients
