Apply for 2020 Mentor Awards, Community Engaged Learning Awards

September 28, 2020

University Relations

Mentor Margaret Darrow, right, stands with students Medlina Byrd and Jaimy Schwarber. Photo by JR Ancheta.
Mentor Margaret Darrow, right, stands with students Medlina Byrd and Jaimy Schwarber. Photo by JR Ancheta.


The office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity is now accepting applications for two awards:

Mentor Awards: Faculty, postdoctoral researchers and graduate students can apply for up to $5,000 for undergraduate research and scholarly learning opportunities. Funding may be used for undergraduate student fellowships and travel (following COVID-19 travel restrictions), services and supplies.

Community Engaged Learning Awards: Faculty, staff and undergraduate students can apply for up to $500 to work with a community partner to explore a need or problem through research or scholarly activity. Funding may be used for supplies, services and local travel.

The application deadline for both awards is Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020.

Detailed RFPs and online applications are available on the URSA website.