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
- Registration for the SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference (SURC) 2025 is open!
The RSCA offers funds (up to $1000) to cover students' travel to events where they present their projects. Faculty mentors are also eligible for travel funds (up to $600). See our Student Travel Grant application for details. 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 first 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 March 7th, 2025.
