URSCA - Undergraduate Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity​​

IMPORTANT - Due to the funding type, URSCA can support only current UWSP undergraduate student research fellowship​, travel, and poster applications. If you are a graduate student and apply for an URSCA grant, your application will be denied.

As a high impact practice, undergraduate research and creative activities engage students in actively contested questions, creative expression, empirical observation, cutting-edge technologies, and the sense of excitement that comes from working to answer important questions. S​tudents gain many benefits from engaging in these activities, including preparation for graduate study, professional schools, job skills, and networking.

Funds are available​ for research fellowships, ​student ​travel, conference registrations, and poster printing.​ We hope you will consider applying, and we are here to help if you have questions. Contact us at: oscar@uwsp.edu

Request a Poster Print (undergraduate students only)

While funding is available, one free poster print per event is allowed for undergraduate students who are presenting research at professional conferences or events or other non-course related activities. Poster printing requests must be initiated by the sponsoring instructor.

Instructors: Complete the form for each conference or event for which you will be sponsoring undergraduate student work. If you have students who are working in groups, list only ONE lead student per poster. The lead student will be responsible for​ picking the poster up once it is printed. Poster printing requires a minimum of a 2 week lead time.​​

Design Guidelines:

Poster Print Application​​​​​

Apply for a Travel Grant (undergraduate students only)​

URSCA is accepting travel grant applications for UWSP undergraduates to present their original research or creative activity at professional meetings, events, or conferences between July 1-Dec. 31, 2026. Priority will be given to applications recei​ved by May 8, 2026. View complete selection criteria. 

Grants can be used to cover transportation, lodging, and registration. Individual grants will be awarded up to $750 for in-state events or $1,000 for out-of-state events. Groups may be awarded up to $4,500, with funding capped at $1,000 per individual participant.

Travel Grant FAQs

General

Who can apply for a travel grant?

  • ​Applicants must be current UWSP undergraduate students
    • ​Recent graduates may apply to travel the semester immediately following graduation
  • Graduate students do not qualify for URSCA grants.

What are the award limits?

  • ​$750 for in-state events or $1,000 for out-of-state events for individuals

  • $4,500 for groups, capped at $1,000 per individual

What can a travel grant cover?

  • ​Vehicle mileage
  • Car rental
  • Airfare
  • Lodging
  • Registration fees
  • Parking
  • Ground transportation
What is not covered under a travel grant?

​​​Booking Travel

How do I book travel?
  • B​​efore​ making any reservations, consult with your academic department, faculty adviser, or URSCA to book travel through Concur, Fox World Travel, or a designated travel agent.
Do I need to keep receipts from my travels?

Reimbursement

When do I get reimbursed?
  • Allow at least one month from the time of submittal.
How will I receive the reimbursement funds?​
  • If you have a UWSP campus job, money will be deposited in your bank account.
  • If you do not have a UWSP campus job, a paper check will be mailed to you.

​​Research Opportunities​​

UWSP School of Biology, Chemistry, and Biochemistry​​

Research in the Rotunda
March 11 | 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
State Capitol, Madison WI

National Conference on Undergraduate Research​ (NCUR)
April 13-15
Richmond, VA

UW Symposium for Undergraduate Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity
May 1 | 9:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
UW-La Crosse

Research Help

In-person (CCC 104)
Phone: 715-346-2836​
Text: 715-489-5639
Email: librefd@uwsp.edu
Chat: library.uwsp.edu/chat​
Appointment:One-on-one research consultation​​​​​​​​​​

Events Calendar


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