URSA mentor, community award applications open

October 16, 2019

University Relations

Students Kellie Lynch and Christina Edwards stand with mentor Sveta Yamin-Pasternak Igor Pasternak. UAF photo by JR Ancheta.
Students Kellie Lynch and Christina Edwards stand with mentor Sveta Yamin-Pasternak Igor Pasternak. UAF photo by JR Ancheta.


The deadline is Sunday, Oct. 20, not Wednesday, Nov. 20, as originally published.

Applications for URSA Mentor Awards and Community Engaged Learning Awards are due Sunday, Oct. 20, at 11:59 p.m.

Faculty and graduate students are eligible to apply for up to $5,000 to support undergraduate research projects. Mentor awards may be used for stipends, travel, supplies and/or services.

Faculty, students and staff are eligible to apply for up to $500 for Community Engaged Learning Awards of up to $500 to work with a community partner to explore a community need or problem through research or scholarly activity.

More information and online applications are available on the URSA website.