Connections Program

Connections Award

The USCA Center for Research Excellence sponsors the Connections Award to promote the formation of research and creative interactions between our students and faculty. The Connections program will provide funding, up to $1000, for mentored undergraduate scholarly and creative activities.

All USCA undergraduates with a GPA of 3.0 or higher interested in pursuing research or creative activities with a USCA faculty member are encouraged to apply, regardless of major. The Call for Proposals provides specific details about this program.

We invite all interested students and their mentors to participate.

Call for Proposals

Call for Student Travel Application

Connections Proposals

The Connections Application Guidelines are provided to aid students and their mentors in developing a Connections proposal.

Connections Guidelines

Proposal Budget Form

Important Dates

Call for Proposals: March 2, 2026
Proposal Due Date: April 2, 2026
Award Announcement: April 6,2026

Apply for the Connections Program

Connections Student Travel Award

In addition to the Connections Student Travel application, three forms are also required and must be submitted on the online application.

A brief personal statement, written by the student, describes the intended presentation's nature and how participation will further the student’s academic career.
An invitation/acceptance letter for the presentation is required. If notification of acceptance has not been received before the application deadline, please attach proof of submission.
A completed signature form