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


Upcoming Dates


  • Fall 2024 application deadline: Friday, September 27, 5PM (EDT)
  • Spring 2025 application deadline: Friday, January 24, 5PM (EDT)

Additional Information


 

URCA Reporting


Final Reports

 

Past URCA Awardees



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