Applications for URSCA grants and fellowships are due in the academic year preceding the grant-funded research period. In other words, if you intend to do an independent research project in your senior year, you apply for funding in your junior year. The grant period lasts from the summer through the spring semester (May to May), and funds may be spent only during that period. University Undergraduate Research Fellowships cover three years of research, and Ethan M. Posner Fellowships cover two to three years (each year defined as May to May). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The application process is the same for all URSCA research awards<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The first phase of applying for an URSCA research grant or fellowship is the pre-application, which serves as both an “intent to apply” and an opportunity to receive feedback and guidance on your project idea before you submit your final proposal. The pre-application is not scored, and is not visible to the faculty reviewers who evaluate your final application. It is, however, a required step<\/strong> in the application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pre-applications for all URSCA research awards are due on December 21, 2025<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The required elements of the pre-application are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You also have the option of submitting a full draft of your project proposal for review and feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Basic tips for developing your topic, identifying a faculty mentor, writing your abstract, and budgeting your award can be found on our Getting Started page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Self-enroll in our Canvas course, Undergraduate Research Resources<\/a>, for further information and guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To submit a pre-application, simply complete the first phase of the full application, linked below:<\/p>\n\n\n\nPre-Application <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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