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Note: All application signatures must be completed for the application to be submitted. All signatures are dependent on the one prior and can only be completed in succession.
Students seeking funding to conduct Projects/Research
Undergraduate Research Scholarly and Creative Activities (URSCA) is an undergraduate research program at UVU. Upper-division students work with faculty mentors to conduct in-depth research or creative work related to their chosen field of study. This program provides funding to support completion of these projects. (URSCA Grants may only be applied for by current UVU students.)
Research Funds will be awarded the beginning of each month on a competitive basis, based on fund availability. Funds awarded must be used by June 30 of each academic year. Applications awarded after March 8 will be funded on July 1 and available till June 30 of the following year.
There are two options for research funding available:
Awards may be used for travel, supplies, or student hourly wages. Per Diem is not an allowable expense on research grant applications and will be denied.
Proposals will be reviewed by the Scholarly and Creative Activities Council to select awardees.
Students awarded funding are required to submit a final report within their ZEngine application to include an executive summary, student participation list and budget reconciliation form, by June 30, of the same academic year. Applying to present the research at a discipline-specific, institutional, regional, national or international conference is also required.
Applications Open September 1, 2023. Priority consideration will be given to applications received on or before October 12, 2023 by 5:00 PM. Applications for the 2023-2024 academic year will close on March 8, 2024 at 5:00 pm.
2024-2025
Applications received after March 8, 2024 will be considered for funding for the 2024-2025 academic year to fund on July 1, 2024 to allow for work starting in July and go through the full academic year.
Please note: The SCAC Committee will review all applications the last week of every month and award notifications will go out the first week of each month.
Stem Related Research Projects
The D. Clark and Pam Turner Endowment for Engaged Learning in STEM Research Fellowships (TEELS) are designed to support Undergraduate students who are pursuing a degree in the Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Math (STEM) disciplines and who are actively involved in an undergraduate research project overseen by a faculty member and/or industry representative who can act as the undergraduate student's mentor. The goal of this grant award is to provide very high impact mentored research learning experiences for students in STEM-related areas, and prepare the student with early professional experience in their chosen fields. The student must demonstrate a commitment and potential to advance in these areas. The faculty mentor must be prepared to provide high-quality mentoring to the student.
Funds may be requested up to $4,000 over two terms beginning July 1 and ending June 30 of the following year. Awards are primarily intended to be used for student hourly salary/benefits not to exceed $18.00 hour, but may also be used for research related travel, materials and supplies not generally available on campus, or other student-related research costs associated with the students research. Proposals will be submitted to the Scholarly and Creative Activities Council via ZEngine (link below) for review.
Students awarded funding must submit a year end report which includes a project overview, intended goals, outcomes and assessment of the project, in addition to a budget reconciliation and student participation list. They must also apply to present their research at a discipline specific, national, international, regional, or institutional conference.
March 25, 2024
This is a firm deadline. Notification of awards will be sent via email
(hoon-tohs)
Projects focused on specific areas of study
The Juntos (Spanish for "together") Grant is a new multifaceted grant aimed at supporting projects that address important societal issues by focusing on one of seven specific areas of study.
By providing financial support to diverse projects in these areas, the grant seeks to foster positive change, empower marginalized communities and promote understanding, empathy, and respect among all individuals.
Individual grants may be request a budget up to $2,500. Team grants may request a budget up to $5,000. All grants must be completed by June 30 of each year with all funds expended by the same date. Any unused funds will be swept.
Applications Open September 1, 2023. Priority consideration will be given to applications received on or before October 12, 2023 by 5:00 PM. Applications for the 2023-2024 academic year will close on March 8, 2024 at 5:00 pm.
2024-2025
Applications received after March 8, 2024 will be considered for funding for the 2024-2025 academic year to fund on July 1, 2024 to allow for work starting in July and go through the full academic year.
Please note: The SCAC Committee will review all applications the last week of every month and award notifications will go out the first week of each month.
Present your Project/Research
Undergraduate Research Scholarly and Creative Activities (URSCA) is an undergraduate research program at UVU. Students work with faculty mentors to conduct in-depth research or creative work related to their chosen field of study. This program provides funding to support dissemination of these projects. (URSCA Grants may only be applied for by current UVU students.)
Dissemination Funds may be applied for on a rolling basis and will be reviewed as applications are received.
Beginning with the 2023-2024 academic year, there are two options for dissemination funds available:
**Awards must be used for travel and conference registration**. Travel to and from a conference for an enrolled student/s, hotel, conference registration and per diem. There a limit on per diem allowing for one dinner meal reimbursement per student per day based on location as outlined in UVU travel policy and within the Concur travel request system. All travel MUST be done through concur. Please work with your mentor and/or financial manager to submit the request and secure travel accommodations.
Students awarded funding are required to submit a final summary detailing their experience, a student participation report and a budget reconciliation report, links found and submitted within the original awarded application, by June 30, of the same academic year.
2023-2024:
Open September 1, 2023- Closes April 1, 2024
All proposals will undergo a careful review by the Scholarly and Creative Activities Council