Falcon Scholars | University of Wisconsin

Falcon Scholars: URSCA Track

Developed in partnership with UWRF Student Senate, the Falcon Scholars program aims to:

enrich learning (and subsequent employment readiness and leadership capacity) for students.
raise the academic standards among students.
support engagement and excellence among faculty and staff.

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Criteria

As a Falcon Scholar, you have up to $2,000 available to use toward a research or study abroad experience once you have met the following criteria:

a. At least a 2.75 UWRF GPA, and

b. Completion of the required intent form and research proposal, and either

c. Earned at least 45 credits overall with at least 15 taken after becoming a full-time UWRF student or have earned at least 30 credits overall and completed two semesters of coursework through UWRF.

If you elect the research track, your funds can be used to pay for research expenses (supplies, disposable equipment, travel to conduct your research), and for a financial stipend to help support you while you pursue your project.

Process for using your funds for undergraduate research

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Step One: Develop an idea and find a research mentor

Working on a research or creative project with a faculty or staff mentor is an opportunity for you to go beyond learning about a discipline and become actively involved in creating knowledge and new meaning within the discipline.

More About Research Ideas

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Step Two: Create a research plan

Create a plan that shows the need for your project. State your objectives, a work plan, and a goal for a final project. You can get started with UWRF's guide to creating a research plan.

Start Your Research Plan

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Step Three: Develop a timeline and build a research budget

Your budget will show how the money is being allocated to your research endeavors. Create a budget that totals $2000, payable in 1) supplies/expenses and 2) Financial Aid stipend monies.

Start Budget and Timeline

Wondering how to begin? When to begin?

Come see us—It's never too early! Make an appointment, and/or attend one or all of the upcoming URSCA Mini-Forums, a "how-to" series designed to help you with every phase of this process, and/or one of the other URSCA Workshops.

Workshops and Trainings

More Information and Eligibility Criteria

To learn more about the Falcon Scholars Program including the eligibility requirements and volunteer opportunities, visit the Falcon Scholars Program webpage or the program office in 231 Rodli Hall.

Submit Your Falcon Scholar Research Plan

To submit the intent or URSCA proposal form, and for payment of your award, contact the Falcon Scholars Office.

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