Apply for Funding

**Read all instructions, both here and in the application software before moving forward. Failure to complete all steps accurately and according to instructions will result in immediate denial of your application.**

Applications are open from September 1st to March 8th, for funding consideration for the current academic year. Research applications submitted the first three weeks of each month undergo a two week review process beginning the last week of the same month into the first week of the next month. The review committee meets the second week of each month to determine awards. Award notifications go out the second week of each month. Applications are considered for award as long as funds are available.

Applications submitted between on March 9 and April 15 each year, will be considered for funding in the upcoming academic year to fund on July 1 and allow for work from July 1 through the full academic year.

All applications are closed between April 16 and August 30 of each year.

Applications are considered as long as funds are available.

ALL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO MEET WITH THEIR DEANS FINANCIAL MANAGER TO REVIEW THEIR PROPOSED BUDGETS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING. APPLICANTS NOT FULFILLING THIS REQUIREMENT WILL AUTOMATICALLY HAVE THEIR APPLICATIONS DECLINED.

Don’t know how to complete a grant application? For step-by-step instructions on how to apply for funding, please review the following video:

CapStone Projects, class projects, honors thesis and graduate/master program projects are not eligible for funding.
Undergraduate Students with 150 or less, combined credit hours, may apply to the Undergraduate Research and Creative Works office for consideration of financial support for their proposed research projects.
Student awards are limited to one research grant (ie: URSCA, Juntos or TEELs) and one dissemination grant in an academic year. (Note: this limit applies to students regardless of wether they are the primary applicant or a co-applicant).
Students develop a research project, prepare and submit the grant application written in their own words and by the student, in a language suitable for a lay audience.
All applications are reviewed by the SCAC committee comprised of faculty and administration from each college at UVU.

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.

Research Funding

TEEL's AND DISSEMINATION APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY OPEN, ALL OTHER ARE CLOSED.

Applications are submitted for award consideration from September 1 through March 8 each year on a first come basis while funds last and from March 9 through April 15 for award consideration for the next academic year. All Applications will close on April 16 and will reopen on September 1 each year.

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URSCA Research Grant

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.)

Students may only receive one URSCA Research grant in an Academic Year.

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:

Individual conducting research - Up to $2,500
Student Team conducting research - UP to $5,000

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.

Application Timing

Applications open on September 1 and are accepted at any time. Those received in the first 3 weeks of a month go into a 2 week review beginning the last week of the month and decisions are made the 2nd week of the next month. ie: those received the first 3 weeks of September went into review the last week of September and the committee meets the second week of October to make decisions. This is the format that it follows each month through out the year. Applications will close on March 8 at 5:00 pm.

2025-2026

Applications for next years funding will open on March 8 and will close on April 15. Applications from this time period will be reviewed the second week of May and notifications will go out that same week. Any applications awarded will have funding begin on July 1, 2025 till June 30, 2026.

After the above time frame closes, applications will re-open on September 1, 2025 through March 7, 2026.

Please note: Applications are accepted the first 3 weeks of each month after which they enter a 2 week review review process beginning the last week of every month and into the first week of the next month. Award notifications will go out the second week of each month.

Apply for URSCA Research

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TEELS Grant

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.

Application Deadlines

April 15, 2025

This is a firm deadline. Notification of awards will be sent via email

Apply for TEELS

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.)

Students may only receive one URSCA Dissemination grant in an Academic Year.

Dissemination Funds may be applied for on a rolling basis and will be reviewed as applications are received.

There are two options for dissemination funds available:

Individual disseminating research - Up to $1,500. (NCUR limits $1,000) (UCUR not covered)
Student Teams disseminating research - Up to $3,000.
- Dissemination applications must have the following information:
  - What conference will dissemination be presented at?
  - What is the date of the conference?
  - In the case of a Team, what are the roles of each member at the conference?
  - A copy of the acceptance attached.

**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 is 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 3 part final report consisting of an executive summary detailing their experience, a student participation report and a budget reconciliation report, links for which are found and submitted within the original awarded application, by June 30, of the same academic year.

Application Rolling Submissions

2024-2025:

Open September 1, - Closes March 7. There is no funding available or applications open over the summer months.

2025-2026

Applications will re-open on September 1, 2025 through March 7, 2026.

Apply for URSCA Dissemination

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Have you read all instructions, both here and in the application software before moving forward. If you do not complete all steps according to directions your application will be declined.

How to Apply

All applications will be submitted via the ZEngine application portal and includes your abstract, any team members to include name and UV ID's of each and required budget request form. Only the completed electronic ZEngine application will be considered for award. No hard copies will be accepted. Below is the link to apply. You will need to download the budget form to complete and then upload it to your application.
The SCAC Committee will review all applications the last week of every month. Award notifications will go out the first week of every month.
You are required to meet with your Deans Financial Manager to review your completed budget request form for approval, prior to submitting your application. Financial managers will not sign your application if you do not complete this step. This form is required and must be submitted with your application.
Have the following names and email addresses to begin your application: Faculty Mentor, Department Chair and the college you are in. You must use the correct uvu email, ie: [email protected], not the [email protected] or the application will go into a black hole and not be signed. Selecting your college, ie: College of Science, School of the Arts, etc. will auto populate your Dean and Financial Managers information for signatures.
Select the link to the right to begin your application. It is your responsibility to make sure your application is complete and obtains all required signatures. You can access it at anytime in your ZEngine account. Incomplete or unsigned applications will not be considered for award.
International Travel: If you have any questions regarding the requirements for international travel, please contact Carlos Alarco at [email protected] or visit the International Travel Registration page