Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Awards
Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (URCA) awards provide funds to support faculty-mentored research and creative projects undertaken by undergraduate students. Applications consist of a summary of the work to be completed and a budget. Budgets can include funds to pay for supplies and materials to support the project, travel to the site of the project and a stipend for the student.
Application reviews are carried out by faculty who specialize in the four URCA content areas:
- Biomedical Science – Any science that applies principles of the natural sciences (life or physical) to medicine or health
- STEM – science*, technology, engineering, and mathematics
*Any science that does not apply principles of the natural sciences (life or physical) to medicine or health - Social Science
- Arts and Humanities
Applications are submitted and reviewed through Smartsheet.
URCA Application Materials
- Application Instructions (PDF)
- Online Application (Smartsheet)
- Fall 2024 Information session for students and mentors (YouTube)
Upcoming Dates
- Informational session for students and mentors: December 11, 4PM, Teams Meeting Link
- Application deadline: Friday, January 24, 5PM
- Award notifications: February 10-13
- Distribution of funds: February 17-21
Additional Information
- Funded Application Examples
View examples of funded applications in all four content areas:- Biomedical Sciences
- STEM (science, technology, engineering and math)
- Social Sciences
- Arts and Humanities
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Students (PDF)
- Mentors and Project Administrators (PDF)
URCA Reporting
Final Reports
- Complete this form for URCA final reporting (Smartsheet)
Past URCA Awardees
