Scholarship detail

Undergraduate Research Scholarships


Total annual
Up to
Objective
Bachelor

The Undergraduate Research Scholarship (URS) provides first and second-year students scholarship funding for participating in the research and creative work with faculty. Undergraduate Research Scholarships (URS) are awarded by the University Admissions Office to prospective freshmen as part of the admissions award package.

Benefits

There are two parts of URS Award Funding: • URS Scholarship Stipend $1,400 for 120 hours of research, paid through financial aid • Expense Money Up to $300; a detailed list must be given on the URS application to account for the cost of supplies requested. Typical expenses include lab materials, compensation for human subjects, travel to field sites (more than 50 miles away), and other costs directly related to the project.

Application

Submit your application materials for review at any point in your first two years. You may not start your research until approved. There are no application deadlines.