Utah State University encourages undergraduates to explore their scholarly, creative, and research interests through URCO, a grant program that financially supports research—broadly defined—of undergraduates. The grant program was created in 1975, and since its beginning has supported in all disciplines.

What do we mean by research?

Research is broadly defined to encompass creating a sculpture, composing a piece of music, doing archival scholarly work, and working at the laboratory bench.

Who may apply?

Any properly registered undergraduate student in good academic standing may apply. Faculty may identify promising students, but the student is responsible for the application. The application must designate a faculty advisor.

How much are the awards?

Student’s projects can have budgets of up to $1000. Half of the funding comes from the Office of Research and Graduate Studies division of Graduate and Undergraduate Research while the student's sponsoring academic department must provide matching support. The departmental or college matching support may be in funds or "in kind" support.

When are proposals due?

Noon, October 15, Round I & Noon, February 15, Round II

Please note that these are firm dates, no matter if they fall on a weekend or holiday