Kahn Family Foundation Student Research Fellowships

This initiative, bolstered by a $65,000 grant from the Dr. Robert E. and Elizabeth L. Kahn Family Foundation, aims to sustain and expand student summer research opportunities. Meng frames the funding as removing a primary barrier for students who otherwise must choose paid work over research during the summer months.

The grant ensures that students can remain on campus, live in residence halls, and continue their laboratory work rather than seeking alternative employment for financial reasons. The Kahn-funded support covers student stipends and housing, supplies necessary for research, faculty effort, and expenses associated with sending students to scientific conferences to present their work. By underwriting these critical costs, the grant enables meaningful, uninterrupted experiential learning that extends beyond a single semester. The funding specifically supports the Kahn Undergraduate Research Fellowship at UNE, scholarships available to students conducting research in a neuroscience laboratory at the university. Under the mentorship of faculty, students engage in projects that can lead to poster presentations and peer-authored journal articles, equipping them with tangible research outputs and professional experiences that prepare them for advanced study.