Announcements

Welcome to the 2026-27 Academic Year from the Undergraduate Research, Innovative and Creative Activities (URiCA) Program!

The URiCA Apprenticeship Program provides eligible students with an hourly paid research opportunity (work study can apply) to assist faculty/staff mentors with their research projects for up to 50 hours in one academic year. This program is meant to expose students to research through a mentored apprenticeship in the first or second year of their academic degree. 

If you have less than 72 credits, (must have freshman or sophomore status) or if you are a new transferred student to campus, you qualify! The program is designed as an introduction to research work — to help you figure out if research is a passion of yours. You might spend time interviewing people, analyzing data, creating art, working in a lab, brainstorming with faculty and peers, creating a program/game, building a prototype, or reviewing literature in your field... and the list goes on. Applications are due Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

And did we mention: 

 - you get paid hourly for your time (up to 50 hours over the course of the academic year)
 - the program is flexible and fits easily into your academic schedule
 - you can build your resume and skills
 - you can explore research and creative interests
 - you can use work study

How do I express my interest?

- The Undergraduate Research, Innovative and Creative Activities (URiCA) office invites you to apply to the Apprentice Program.
 - Applications are due Tuesday, September 15, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.
- If you want to learn more about the RAP program, please use this link to our updated website.

Apply early. Only limited spots available.

If you have any questions about RAP, please email us at rap@uww.edu.
For questions regarding the URP, please email us at urica@uww.edu.

We look forward to receiving your application!​