Spark Curiosity in Your Classroom

At CloudResearch, we know science thrives on curiosity. That's why we created Spark — a groundbreaking initiative designed to fuel student learning by reducing the financial barriers to online research. Whether you're guiding students through introductory methods or advanced projects, Spark is here to help.

How It Works

1. Apply for Funding
Complete a brief online application
Tell us about your course
Describe how you plan to use the funds
Open to all undergraduate and graduate classes
2. Create Student Account
Easily create a Connect Teams account
Add students using their university email addresses
Receive funds to your account
3. Gather High Quality Data
Use Connect to conduct student projects
Guide students’ learning with our open-access textbook. Learn more here.
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How ACH Payments Help Fund Student Research

Through an innovative ACH payment program, you can directly support Spark and help fund student learning. Here’s how it works:

Choose ACH Payments
Opt for ACH payments instead of credit cards when conducting your own research. It’s safe, secure, and saves on credit card processing fees.
Contribute to the Fund
Every time you use ACH, CloudResearch saves approximately 2% in processing fees. Rather than keep these savings, CloudResearch will direct 1% to Spark, creating a growing fund for student research and the remaining 1% back to your Connect account to use towards your research.
Spread the Word
After you opt into ACH payments, encourage your colleagues and collaborators to do the same! Together, we can create a community-driven resource that makes classroom research accessible to students everywhere.

Available Now: Spring Semester Funding

Up to $50,000 in available funding for spring semester
First-come, first-served basis
Up to $400 per course*
Open to all undergraduate and graduate classes

Don’t miss this opportunity to bring research into your classroom!

* The amount awarded per course depends on availability of funds. CloudResearch reserves the right to make all final determinations regarding awards.
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For Students: A Research Showcase

After students complete their projects, they can apply to have them featured on the CloudResearch website. The projects selected for our showcase will undergo a comprehensive review by the CloudResearch team to ensure they meet high academic and professional standards. Afterward, students will be able to share a poster or video explaining their work, and they will earn a mark of distinction that can be added to their resume or CV. The showcase isn’t solely intended to celebrate great work, but also to inspire the next wave of researchers by sharing great ideas and methods!

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Make An Impact Today

By choosing the ACH payment option, you’re doing more than saving fees—you’re igniting curiosity and empowering the next generation of behavioral scientists. Join us in empowering student researchers, one Spark at a time.

Switch to ACH
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Ready to Start?

Contact us today to learn more about how you can access funding for your student research projects.
Our team is ready to help you implement research-based learning in your classroom.

Want to learn more? Schedule a 15-minute consultation with our team to discuss your specific needs
and how we can support your research goals.