Research & Creative Endeavors

Honors students have the option to enroll in an Honors Directed Study (HONR 4992 or HONR 2992) to conduct research and creative endeavors under faculty supervision.

There is a distinction between these two options:

• HONR 4992 (1-4 credits)
  • Credit-bearing course
  • Provides the possibility of fulfilling an upper-class elective
  • Refer to the University Catalog for guidance on assigning credit hours to a course/experience
• HONR 2992 (0 credits)
  • Non-credit-bearing course
  • This option is best for students who do not want to pay for credit hours but would still like to get involved in research and creative endeavors.

Once students have determined their area of interest and a potential faculty member, they will need to submit an Honors Directed Study Proposal Form. Proposals for the Spring 2025 semester is due by Nov. 17, 2024.

Please reach out to your Honors advisor with questions or to get started on the process of project approval and registration.

For the Honors Interdisciplinary Thesis (HONR 4997), students create a work of scholarship that integrates and applies bodies of knowledge that stem from diverse disciplines. This is done under the mentorship of at least two faculty from distinct disciplines. The final product can either be a written thesis or a creative interdisciplinary work that demonstrates mastery of a specific artistic skill.

Learn more about the process of completing an Honors Interdisciplinary Thesis

This opportunity is limited to students in at least their third year of study.

Proposals for the Spring 2025 semester is due by Nov. 17, 2024.

DEADLINE FOR SPRING 2025 PROPOSALS – November 17th

The Self-Directed Global Experience gives students the opportunity to explore a specific topic or issue through a global lens.

Important Considerations

• Participation requires enrollment in either HONR 4992 (1-4 credits) or HONR 2992 (0 credits). Learn more about these options in the Honors Directed Study tab.
• Students should consult Global Safety and Support (GSSAC) to determine if their proposal involves travel to a High-Risk Country. All travel for Self-Directed Global Experiences will need to adhere to university travel guidelines.

Once students have determined their area of interest and a potential faculty member, they will need to submit an Honors Self-Directed Global Experience Form. Please reach out to your Honors advisor with questions or to get started on the process of project approval and registration.

Proposals for the Spring 2025 semester is due by Nov. 17, 2024.

The Independent Faculty Mentored Research petition form gives students the opportunity to have previous research experience(s) that have not earned credit to be used to fulfill an Honors requirement.

Important Considerations

The completed research experience cannot be eligible if it has received credit through one of the following experiences:

• HONR 2992/4992 – Honors Self-Directed Study 
• Honors Interdisciplinary Thesis 
• Honors Propel Grant, PEAK Award (Fall ’22 onward) or HERA
• Honors or regular University Class/Independent Study
• Research Conducted as part of Co-op

Students with eligible previous research experience can complete the petition form. Once submitted, please allow 2-3 weeks for application review. The submission of the Independent Faculty Mentored Research petition form is not a guarantee that it will be accepted.

Important information:

• Open to all University Honors students who are in good academic standing.
• Teams of students may apply
  • Applications must clearly define the learning objectives and experiences for each student.
• Grants are meant to fund creative and/or experiential projects. If you are looking for funding for lab or archival research, please consider applying for a PEAK award.
• Applications should include the name of a Faculty mentor who has agreed to meet regularly to ensure project success. Honors can assist you to identify a faculty mentor if needed.
• Upon the conclusion of the funded project, the grantee(s) is required to make a 45 minute presentation to Honors faculty, their mentor and others about their project, experience and learning outcomes and field questions.
• Honors students are eligible to receive up to 3 Honors Propel Grants throughout undergraduate years at Northeastern.
• Awards are limited to $1,000 per student/grant. Multiple Honors students working together on the same project can apply for funding up to a maximum of $3,000 for a project involving five or more Honors students.