Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) Grant
Offered by University of California, Santa Barbara
- Award
- $750
- Deadline
Conditions worth reading twice
Open to all majors. Requires submission of completed proposal online by application deadline. Recipients must present work at URCA Week in May. Funded by university, federal, and private sources.
How to apply
Applications are handled by the provider, not by ScholarDuck. Check the deadline on their page before you start — deadlines move, and ours is only as fresh as our last check.
Common questions
When is the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) Grant deadline?
November 6, 2026. That is the date ScholarDuck recorded from University of California, Santa Barbara's own page. Providers move deadlines without notice, so confirm it on University of California, Santa Barbara's page before you plan around it.
How much is the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) Grant worth?
Up to $750. This is the figure listed on the page ScholarDuck checked, not an estimate of what any one applicant receives.
How do I apply for the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) Grant?
Through University of California, Santa Barbara. ScholarDuck does not accept or forward applications. This page links to the University of California, Santa Barbara page ScholarDuck checked, which is where their instructions live; open it, confirm the deadline and requirements there, and apply directly with them.
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