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Richter Awards

All Knox students are invited to apply for a Richter Grant to fund independent research and creative work

Paul K. and Evalyn Elizabeth Cook Richter Memorial Fund

Since 1995, the Richter Memorial Fund has provided more than $1.25 million to help you pursue projects that promote independent thinking and expression beyond the classic classroom setting.

  • Supplies for laboratory experiments, art projects, and more
  • Travel associated with presenting research at a professional conference
  • Fieldwork in the U.S. and abroad
  • Housing for summer research and internships

Horizons Symposium

The Richter Fund supports many of our students' research for their Horizons presentations!

A student presents research to another student while standing in front of a poster.