• The UTSC Undergraduate Research & Creative Prize recognizes UTSC students that excel in research, scholarship, and creative endeavors both in and outside of the classroom. 
• This award acknowledges undergraduate students' research and creative activities, as well as their overall contribution to the University of Toronto Scarborough, and highlights the library's participation in their creative and research processes.

The prize is open to all undergraduate students who meet the following criteria: 

• currently enrolled at UTSC; 
• completed their first year of study; 
• the student is the principal investigator or primary creator; 
• individual or group research projects completed within the previous year (Spring 2021/Summer 2021, Fall 2021, or Winter 2022) 
• participated in meaningful engagement with UTSC library resources and/or librarians

Application for the UTSC Undergraduate Research Prize will be made by the undergraduate student and will consist of the following in a single PDF package in this order. 

• Personal data (1 page) 
  • Full name 
  • UTSC department 
  • Current program 
  • Year of study 
  • Identify if you are applying for the Sciences, Social Sciences or Humanities award 
• Description of research or creative project using clear, non-specialist language (2 pages) 
• Include also the wider implications of the project 
• The applicant’s engagement in the research or creative process 
• A signed reference letter on departmental letterhead from a U of T Scarborough faculty member or course instructor regarding the student's engagement in the research or creative process 
• A copy of the submitted research assignment (e.g. paper, website, presentation) or creative project (e.g., zine, play, painting, photography). If the research assignment cannot be submitted in an electronic format (e.g. a video, music performance, artwork) please email Sarah Forbes 

Applications must be submitted electronically as a single PDF file in the correct order to researchoffice.utsc@utoronto.ca.