URSS: Information for Staff

The URSS relies on the support of volunteers to review project applications and to supervise students’ projects. The contribution of everyone who helps to make this opportunity available to students is valued and appreciated.

Information for reviewers:

The role of the reviewer is to assess and score students’ URSS applications, based on the URSS assessment criteria.

Reviewers work in pairs, organised by the URSS team, and typically review around ten applications. Application reviews take place over a two-week period in mid-February.

Reviewer guidelines

Examples of previous projectsLink opens in a new window

Information for supervisors:

URSS supervisors provide academic supervision for the student’s project, as well as advice on developing the project proposal for the application. Supervisors are also required to complete part of the URSS application form, alongside the student.

WIE guidance to help students identify the Public Engagement element of their projectLink opens in a new window

Previous project examplesLink opens in a new window

URSS Supervisor Terms and Conditions

Key for supervisors:

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 Consultation Board: Tuesday 4 March 2025, 11-1pm
URSS 2025 application outcome communicated: March 2025
URSS 2025 bursary transferred: End of April 2025

URSS 2025 Showcase: Wednesday 12 November 2025, 1-4pm

Contacts

URSS

For any questions about the URSS, please contact .

Public Engagement Elements of Projects

For any questions about public engagement elements of URSS projects, please contact