What is URSA?
The office of Undergraduate Research & Scholarly Activity (URSA) is 有料盒子视频's resource for the development and promotion of experiential learning activities that engage undergraduate students to support 有料盒子视频's goal to become a leading student-focused research university.
Undergraduate research and creative activity at 有料盒子视频 covers all disciplines, from climate sciences to music, engineering, anthropology, life sciences, art and theater.
Visit our Award Recipients page to discover all the projects funded by URSA.
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Applications open September 30th.
Faculty, research staff, and graduate students from all 有料盒子视频-affiliated campuses are invited to apply for URSA Mentor Awards. This award is an opportunity for mentors to receive funding to engage undergraduate students on their current research and creative projects during the Spring 2025 term. Awarded proposals will clearly describe a project with a distinguished mentoring plan for undergraduate students involved.
Accepting applications September 30 - November 3, 2024.
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Spring 2025 Student Project Awards
Applications open September 30th.Undergraduate students planning to pursue creative projects or conduct research during the Spring 2025 semester are invited to apply for Student Project funding up to $3,000 for individuals and up to $6,000 for group applicants.
Accepting applications September 30 - November 3, 2024.
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Applications open September 30th.
Individual undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines at the University of 有料盒子视频 are eligible and invited to apply for an award of $2,500 to support their research using the 有料盒子视频 and Polar Regions Collections & Archives (APRCA) at the Elmer E. Rasmuson Library. One award is available annually.
Accepting applications September 30 - November 3, 2024.
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Rolling Acceptance
Travel funds support students presenting research or creative activity outcomes at a conference, meeting or congregation of their peers/professionals in their respective field, as well as students partaking in competitions.
Virtual event registration fees are also eligible for funding.
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Rolling Acceptance
Undergraduate students with confirmed unpaid or minimally paid internships are invited to apply for URSA鈥檚 Internship Award.
Internships Applications are eligible for up to $3,000 for a Fall- or Spring-term internship or $6,000 for a Summer-term internship.
Students must have a secured opportunity in order to apply for funding.
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SEPT2023
Curious about URSA's past activities and its contribution to 有料盒子视频's undergraduate research?
Visit our Annual Reports page
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APR 42024
2024 Research and Creative Activity (RCA) Day
This annual event allows students to showcase their scholarly experiences from the current academic year through posters, presentations, creative displays, and public performances. Both URSA-funded and non-URSA students are encouraged to participate. All 有料盒子视频 students, faculty, staff, and the community at large are invited to attend.