Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity

Grissom awarded $500 toward psychology research

The office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity (URSA) awarded Layne Grissom, senior psychology major from Louisville, Ky., $500 for her project called “Hegemonic Masculinity.” The program addresses the need of financial support during projects. The award will provide up to $500 for supplies, literature searches, equipment, travel to field sites and other costs associated Read More

Ren receives URSA travel support grants

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity  has awarded a Travel Support Grant in the amount of $200 to Sijin Ren.  Travel Support Grants are intended to support undergraduate students accepted to present research at a professional conference or gathering. Sijin Ren, a junior chemistry major in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Read More

URSA grants help fund student research

It has almost been 12 years since Murray State became Kentucky’s first public university started awarding Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity grants to undergraduates. Since then, every public university in the state has followed the lead. Jody Cofer, URSA program coordinator, said this grant can open many doors for anyone attempting to build a standout resume Read More

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