Welcome to the Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities (RSCA) office
National studies show numerous benefits for students who collaborate with faculty on projects outside of the classroom. The RSCA supports those collaborations at SUNY New Paltz through grants, scholarships, and presentation opportunities.
Students & Faculty: Please explore our offerings by clicking on the buttons below.
Upcoming RSCA Events and Deadlines
- SRS Abstract Submission now Open!
Students may now submit their abstracts to the 2025 Student Research Symposium (SRS), taking place Friday, May 2nd, 2025! Students who received the AYURE grant during the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters are required to register. For more information on the SRS, please see our webpage.
Submit your abstracts here! SRS Abstract Submission Portal
- Registration for the SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference (SURC) 2025 is open!
The RSCA offers funds (up to $800) to cover students' travel to events where they present their projects. Faculty mentors are also eligible for travel funds (up to $200). Please note, STA applications need to be submitted at least 1 month before to conference travel.
- Applications for the 2025 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) are now open! Please submit your entries to our new online application here: SURE 2025 Application
See our webpage for details on funding and eligibility.
- Applications to the second round of the Spring 2025 Student Opportunity Grant have now closed. Thank you to all who applied! You'll hear from us soon. Students may now apply to the next round, due April 7th, 2025.
