UVic Undergraduate Research Scholarship (URS)

The University of Victoria

Undergraduate Research Scholarship (URS)

The NEW UVic Undergraduate Research Scholarship (URS) program was instituted this year by the Vice-President Academic and Provost to provide support for exceptional undergraduate students who might otherwise not be able to obtain a direct research experience as a part of what we anticipate should be a truly formative learning experience. The Learning and Teaching Centre (LTC) has been asked to administer the award nomination process on behalf of the Provost’s Office.

Eligible students include all full-time 3rd and 4th year undergraduate students (registered in 12 or more units of study in the Winter Session) in excellent academic standing (minimum sessional GPA requirement of 7). Students must be working directly with a faculty member on a research project. Each academic unit has been allotted $3000 per year in URS funding. The funds can be awarded to one student, or split between two students ($1500 per student). Should a unit choose to split the award, it should submit two separate nomination forms. The process of selection is at the discretion of the unit, but should be fair and equitable and have the support of colleagues. It will be necessary to document briefly how selection was made for accountability purposes.

Nomination Form (Word)

URS Final Report (Word)

Questions concerning the nomination process should be directed to the Learning and Teaching Centre or 250-721-8571.

Financial and related questions (for example regarding distribution of funds) after the URS has been approved should be directed to Lori Nolt or 250-721-8425.


URS Scholars 2009-2010


URS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


The following 41 academic units are eligible for this award in the 2009/2010 academic year:

Business

Education
Curriculum & Instruction
Educational Psychology & Leadership Studies
Exercise Science, Physical & Health Education

Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

Fine Arts
History in Art
Music
Theatre
Visual Arts
Writing

Human & Social Development
Child & Youth Care
Health Information Science
Nursing
Public Administration
Social Work

Humanities
English
French
Germanic & Slavic Studies
Greek & Roman Studies
Hispanic & Italian Studies
History
Linguistics
Pacific & Asian Studies
Philosophy
Women's Studies

Law

Medical Sciences

Science
Biochemistry & Microbiology
Biology
Chemistry
Earth & Ocean Sciences
Mathematics & Statistics
Physics & Astronomy

Social Sciences
Anthropology
Economics
Environmental Studies
Geography
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology