Student Research Awards
The Bates-Stoklosa Family Legacy Fund- TRAILBLAZER Research Grant
(Honoring the Founders & Principles of Family and Consumer Sciences)
The inaugural TRAILBLAZER research grant will be awarded in 2025 in honor of Dorcas Bates Reilly- Home Economist in Business and Creator of the Green Bean Casserole. (Reference The Secret History of Home Economics by Danielle Dreilinger, pg. 187.)
The purpose of the grant is to support TRAILBLAZING research in the field of Family and Consumer Sciences and related areas. TRAILBLAZING research represents projects that are unique, innovative, and forward-thinking. For the 2025-2027 grant period, preference will be given to research areas representing culinary arts, food science, nutrition, and dietetics, in honor of Dorcas Bates Reilly and the 70th anniversary of the Green Bean Casserole! Both undergraduate and graduate Phi U members are eligible. ($1,200) *Due November 1 (odd-numbered years)
Phi U Ed. Foundation Student Research Paper Award
Award winners will be expected to present their research during the Phi Upsilon Omicron National Biennial Conclave held every 2 years and provide a final copy of the research paper to be included in The Candle, the Journal of Phi Upsilon Omicron. Undergraduate and graduate students eligible.
Award winners will receive complementary Conclave registration if in attendance and a monetary award of $1,000.
Application due date for the final paper is: November 1, 2025
Presentation Date: October 1-3, 2026- During Phi U Conclave