Research labs cannot function without student contributions!

Undergraduate and graduate student research forms the backbone of the exciting discoveries made at KU! Our Physics & Astronomy students investigate how to make more efficient batteries, build better superconductors, detect nearly massless particles hitting Earth from beyond our galaxy or find the conditions for life in other solar systems. Without student contributions, our research labs would not function. Learn more about our recent research results here.

In an uncertain federal funding landscape, we need your help. Your contributions will ensure our students continue to make impressive breakthroughs in understanding the universe around us. Last year, with your generous donations, we awarded two summer fellowships and two research equipment stipends. One of our fellowship winners last went on to present his research at our State Capitol this past February. Another winner was also awarded KU’s Courtwright Award for Undergraduate Research. These achievements were made possible because you ensured they had the funding necessary to thrive. Contributions this year will be used to provide salary support and research equipment support, for both undergraduate and graduate students, during summer 2025. 

Summer funding is always the most precarious because there are precious few teaching assistant positions available. Students largely rely on federal funding for summer pay. Your contributions will ensure our students can continue their research with vital financial support. 

In 2025, We have already raised $2,000 for student support. 
Through this campaign, we would like to more than double that number. Rock Chalk!