Undergraduate Research Support Scheme

Source: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/skills/urss/ Parent: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/skills/

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.

Applications for the URSS 2026 are now closed. Please note that we cannot accept late applications.

Key dates

URSS online induction sessions: Friday 10 April, 10-11am/Wednesday 22 April 2026, 2-3pm
URSS 2026 Showcase: Wednesday 11 November 2026, 12-4pm, Panorama Suite, Rootes Building
URSS 2027 student application opens: 5 October 2026
URSS 2027 student application closing deadline: Friday 5 February 2027