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!
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.
USE Grants
The Undergraduate Stipends and Expenses Grant is intended to assist in covering undergraduate expenses necessary to conduct research.
Falcon Travel Grant
The Falcon Travel Grant competition is intended to support URSCA student travel to professional conferences or events.
Funding Sources
The URSCA Council, in a blind review process, evaluates all USE Grant and URSCA Course Redesign Grant proposals.
Presentation Opportunities
There are many opportunities for undergraduates to present their research, scholarly and creative work including on-campus, statewide and nationally.
Workshops and Trainings
Join us for skills development workshops and trainings in support of Undergraduate Research, Scholarly and Creative Activity!
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.
FAQs
Get your questions answers quickly with our list of frequently asked questions.
2025-2026 Calendar
| Date | Event, Location and Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2025 | Falcon Travel Grant and USE Grant Fall 2025 Applications Open | See our Grants page. |
| September 22, 2025 | URSCA 101 workshop 4:45-5:30 p.m. | Rodli 285 |
| October 13, 2025 | Topics, Mentors, and Budgets workshop 4:45-5:30 p.m. | Rodli 285 |
| October 14, 2025 | Falcon Travel Grant and USE Grant Fall 2025 Applications Close | See our Grants pages. |
| November 3, 2025 | Fall Gala Registration Deadline | See our Fall Gala page. |
| November 12, 2025 | Fall Gala posters due to Fast Copy | See our Fall Gala page. |
| December 2, 2025 | URSCA Fall Gala 4-6:30 p.m | UW-River Falls University Center |
| December 5, 2025 | NCUR 2026 Abstract Submission Deadline | See NCUR's website |
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
- If you are traveling to a conference as a group through the URSCA Office, please complete and submit the forms below prior to travel.
