URSCA

Undergraduate Research, Scholarly and Creative Activity

UWRF is dedicated to providing opportunities and resources that foster high-quality student-faculty collaborative projects and enhance student development. The URSCA Office opened in spring 2013 and our mission is to support and promote the culture of undergraduate research, scholarly and creative activity across campus. We offer URSCA opportunities for students at all levels of the undergraduate experience, from the first and second years through graduation!
  

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Fall Gala

URSCA hosts an annual Fall Gala each December to showcase the undergraduate research and scholarly and creative actives at UWRF. All UWRF undergraduates with research, scholarly and creative activities they are interested in presenting are encouraged to register using the URSCA Fall Gala Registration Form. Visit the Fall Gala page for more details and be sure to check our Calendar for deadlines and event dates.


Our Grants

URSCA  provides two grants to assist students in funding and presenting their research.

  • The USE Grant is intended to assist in any expenses necessary to conduct research such as supplies, books and equipment.
  • The Falcon Travel Grant  is intended to assist students in paying for their travel costs in order to present, compete or attend a conference or competition. Applications for this grant are reviewed by the student-led organization SURSCA. 
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USE Grants

The Undergraduate Stipends and Expenses Grant is intended to assist in covering undergraduate expenses necessary to conduct research.

See Grant Opportunities

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Falcon Travel Grant

The Falcon Travel Grant competition is intended to support URSCA student travel to professional conferences or events.

See Grant Opportunities

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Funding Sources

The URSCA Council, in a blind review process, evaluates all USE Grant and URSCA Course Redesign Grant proposals.

See Funding Sources

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Presentation Opportunities

There are many opportunities for undergraduates to present their research, scholarly and creative work including on-campus, statewide and nationally.

See Presentation Opportunities

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Workshops and Trainings

Join us for skills development workshops and trainings in support of Undergraduate Research, Scholarly and Creative Activity!

See Our Events

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SURSCA

The Society for Undergraduate Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities is designed to support and encourage students to participate in undergraduate research, scholarly and creative activities.

Learn More About SURSCA

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Forms

This is where you'll find all the forms related to URSCA.

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FAQs

Get your questions answers quickly with our list of frequently asked questions.

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About Us

Learn more about our staff and what we do at URSCA!

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Calendar

2025-2026 Calendar

DateEvent. Location, and TimeMore Information
Sept. 2, 2025Falcon Travel Grant and USE Grant Round 1 - applications openSee our Grants page.
Sept. 22, 2025URSCA 101 Workshop in Rodli 285 4:45-5:30 p.m.See our workshops page.
Oct. 13, 2025Topics, Mentors and Budgets Workshop in Rodli 285 4:45-5:30 p.m.See our workshops page.
Oct. 19, 2025Falcon Travel Grant and USE Grant Fall 2025 - applications closeSee our Grants pages.
Oct.30, 2025Seven Rivers Undergraduate Research Symposium in La Crosse - applications closeSee their webpage.
Nov. 3, 2025Fall Gala Registration - deadlineSee our Fall Gala page.
Nov. 7, 2025Seven River Undergraduate Research Symposium in La Crosse 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.See their webpage.
Nov. 12, 2025Fall Gala posters due to Fast CopySee our Fall Gala page.
Dec. 2, 2025URSCA Fall Gala at the University Center 4-6:30 p.mSee our Fall Gala page.
Dec. 5, 2025NCUR 2026 Abstract Submission DeadlineSee NCUR's website.
Jan. 26, 2026Falcon Travel Grant and USE Grant Round 2 - applications openSee our Grants page.
Jan. 14, 2026NCUR Abstract Decisions Released, Registration OpensSee NCUR's website.
Jan. 30, 2026NCUR Early Registration deadlineSee NCUR's website.
Feb. 15, 2026NCUR Room List for Groups - deadlineSee NCUR's website.
Feb.20, 2026NCUR Hotel Cancellation - deadlineSee NCUR's website.
Mar. 2, 2026Falcon Travel Grant and USE Grant Round 2 - applications closeSee our Grants page.
March 6, 2026NCUR Final Registration - deadlineSee NCUR's website.
March 11, 2026Research in the Rotunda 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.See the event website.
March 13, 2026NCUR Full Payment - deadlineSee NCUR's website.
March 20, 2026NCUR Hotel - deadline (if not already sold out)See NCUR's website.
Click here for dates of other presentation opportunities
URSCA Travel

Before You Go

  • When traveling, it is required that system-wide travel policies are followed.
  • If you are traveling to a conference as a group through the URSCA Office, please complete and submit all proper forms prior to travel. Such conferences include, but are not limited to, the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), Posters in the Rotunda and the UW System Symposium.
  • The travel forms are available for any mentor to use as well for travel to discipline specific conferences.


When You Return 

  • If you received funding for travel with an URSCA grant, a TER will likely be required. Please follow the instructions on the URSCA Forms page.


Pre-Travel Forms

URSCA

213 A Rodli Hall
512 S. 6th St.
River Falls, WI 54022

 

ursca@uwrf.edu

715-425-3902