The U of T Scarborough Undergraduate Research & Creative Prize honours U of T Scarborough students who have excelled in research, scholarship and creative activities in the classroom and beyond. This prize recognizes the research and creative activities of undergraduate students, their overall contribution to the University of Toronto Scarborough, and illustrates the role of the library in their creative and research processes.
The project may take many forms such as a traditional paper, 2D or 3D works, a database, a website, digital project or creative project in its many manifestations, including projects that demonstrate a student's artistic expression such as painting, photography, poetry or a play.
The U of T Scarborough Undergraduate Research & Creative Prize is a financial prize sponsored jointly by the U of T Scarborough Library and U of T Scarborough Office of the Vice-Principal Research and Innovation. It is open to all students who are currently registered in a U of T Scarborough undergraduate degree program and have completed their first year of study.
Prize winning projects and/or recipients will be featured on the U of T Scarborough Library website and OVPRI website and invited to be archived on TSpace.
Eligibility | Criteria | How to apply | Prizes | Important Dates | More Information
Eligibility
The prize is open to all undergraduate students who meet the following criteria:
- currently enrolled at U of T Scarborough;
- completed their first year of study;
- student is principal investigator or primary creator;
- individual or group research projects completed within the previous year (Spring 2023/Summer 2023, Fall 2023 or Winter 2024)
- participated in meaningful engagement withU of T Scarborough library resources and/or librarians (see below for template)
Students cannot submit the same project as last year unless there are significant changes or advancements in the final outcome.
Students may submit the same project to both the U of T Scarborough Undergraduate Research & Creative Forum and U of T Scarborough Undergraduate Research & Creative Prize, however, they cannot simply submit a poster or creative display created for the Forum.
Criteria
The prizes(s) will be awarded primarily on the basis of the quality of the research or creative project and the illustration of the use of scholarly resources in the research process.
The Judging Committee shall consist of U of T Scarborough faculty members and representatives from the Office of the Vice-Principal Research and Innovation.
How to Apply
Details about the application process will be provided in early 2025.
Prizes
Up to 4 cash prizes of $1000 will be given out annually, one each for projects in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, and Creative categories. The judges evaluate the projects on their quality and reserve the right to award prizes in one, two, three, or all four of these categories.
Important Dates
- Application deadline: April 15, 2025 at 12:00pm EDT (noon)
- Winners announced and Prizes Awarded: Summer 2025
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