Thank you for your interest in the Undergraduate Research Scholars (URS) program. The application for the 2026-2027 school year will open on May 1, 2026.
Dates and deadlines:
- Friday, May 1: Application opens
- Sunday, July 19: Priority application deadline
- Friday, August 21: Final application deadline
- Candidates who apply by the priority deadline will benefit from a higher chance of being accepted into the program, however we will continue to review applications until the final deadline on a rolling basis as space allows.
- The first round of decisions will be released in mid-July. After the priority deadline, candidates can expect to hear back within two weeks of applying. All decisions will be communicated via your UW email.
Eligible students for URS are:
- From any college or school at UW-Madison
- First-year or transfer undergraduate students starting at UW–Madison this Summer or Fall term
- Current UW–Madison undergraduate students starting their second year this Summer or Fall term
- Available to attend the Wednesday seminar from 5:30 to 6:30 pm both Fall and Spring semesters.
- Able to work approximately 4-6 hours per week on their research or creative practice project both Fall and Spring semesters.
To learn more about being a URS Scholar please read the Prospective Scholars page.