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.
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.
Key dates for reviewers
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URSS application decisions will be communicated to applicants and their supervisors in March, following the meeting of the annual review board.
- URSS showcase: Wednesday 13 November 2024
Key dates for supervisors
- We aim to inform applicants and supervisors of the outcome of their application in March, following the meeting of the annual Review Board meeting.
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Bursary awards are usually paid by the beginning to middle of May, if the application has been successful.
- Project end date: Friday 25 October 2024
- URSS showcase: Wednesday 13 November 2024
- Thank you celebration: Wednesday 13 November 2024