The UF Center for OCD, Anxiety and Related Disorders (COARD) invites applications from University of Florida graduate students seeking financial support to advance research, training, and professional development related to OCD, anxiety, and related disorders.
Award Amount
- Up to $20,000 total
- One‑time award (non‑renewable; students may apply only once)
Allowable Uses of Funds
- Summer funding (graduate stipend and/or tuition)
- Research expenses (e.g., participant compensation, materials, assessments, software, data collection/analysis)
- Travel support for research dissemination (e.g., conference registration, transportation, lodging)
- Internship‑year tuition coverage if the student has not defended their thesis at the start of internship
All expenses must be well‑justified and directly related to the student’s scholarly or training goals.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be a currently enrolled UF graduate student in good academic standing
- Be engaged in research or clinical scholarship relevant to OCD, anxiety, or related disorders
- Have a primary mentor/supervisor who:
- Is a member of COARD
- Provides a letter of support
Mentor COARD Membership Requirement
The student’s primary mentor must be a COARD member.
- If the mentor is already a member, no action is required.
- If not, mentors may apply prior to or concurrently with the student’s application.
To apply for COARD membership:
Email a brief request including name, academic appointment, department/program, and areas of interest related to OCD, anxiety, or related disorders to:
[Insert COARD contact email]
Application Materials (Single PDF)
- Cover Page (student info, mentor name, mentor COARD membership status, amount requested)
- Project/Training Statement (≤2 pages)
- Budget & Budget Justification (≤1 page)
- Student CV
- Letter of Support from mentor
Review Criteria
Alignment with COARD’s mission; scholarly/clinical merit; feasibility; budget appropriateness; impact on student development.
Timeline
- Application Deadline: November 1 of each year
- Award Notification: January 30 of the following year
- Funding Period: one year
Submit applications to: k.rowe@ufl.edu
Questions: k.rowe@ufl.edu