Undergraduate Research Support Scheme
What is the URSS?
The Undergraduate Research Support Scheme enables Warwick undergraduate students to carry out a non-assessed, self-directed research project.
The project should be between 6-10 weeks, and you will receive supervision from a Warwick academic. URSS projects are usually carried out over the summer between July and September.
You can apply for a bursary of up to £1500 to contribute to your living expenses and other associated costs whilst carrying out your project.
You can do the research in a different department from your home department, and the research topic does not have to be related to your degree course.
You can carry out your project on campus, at home, or, if you are interested in travelling abroad, you can carry out your project outside of the UK. Campus accommodation is available over the summer. For further details see
Student Information Centre FAQ's Section 5 (warwick.ac.uk)
The scheme is open to all undergraduate students in all faculties, including first and final year students. The scheme is not open to exchange students.
URSS Showcase: Wednesday 13 November
Come and join us at the URSS Showcase 2024 on 13 November, 1-4pm in the Panorama Room. Take the opportunity to meet some of this year's participants, view their research projects, and hear some live presentations.
Applications for the URSS 2025 open on 11 November and close on 7 February 2025. It is important to find a supervisor and discuss the project with them well in advance of the deadline. Please note that we cannot accept late applications.
Key dates
- URSS 2024 project submission deadline: Friday 25 October 2024
- URSS Showcase: Wednesday 13 November
- URSS 2025 applications open: Monday 11 November
- URSS 2025 student application deadline: Friday 7 February 2025
- URSS 2025 application deadline (for supervisors to complete their section): Friday 21 February 2025
- URSS 2025 application outcome communicated: March 2025
- URSS 2025 bursary transferred: End of April 2025
- International Conference of UG Research (ICUR): June 2025 (date tbc)
Digital Showcase
Enhance your degree performance
Students who have participated in the URSS were more likely to be awarded a higher degree classification.
70% of URSS participants were awarded a first-class degree, compared to 35% of students overall, in academic years 19/20 to 21/22 (inclusive).
Skills development
The URSS allows you to:
- Discover research and expand your network
- Develop your transferable skills and enhance your CV
- Build your self-confidence
- Have an international experience
- Present and publish your research
- Gain points towards the Warwick Award
Student Stories
'My URSS experience'
Information for staff
Reviewers and supervisors