Undergraduate Research

Undergraduate Research Programs

The Undergraduate Research Database is your go-to resource for discovering undergraduate research opportunities at UC Santa Cruz. Use the filters below to find projects that match your interests.

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    (H)ACER

    The (H)ACER Program at Colleges Nine and John R. Lewis provides undergraduate students with a variety of opportunities to learn with and from the local community and produce knowledge that diversifies the voices and perspectives represented within academia.  We work from the premise that students–both undergraduate and graduate–feel more invested in higher education when their unique…

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    American Physiological Society (APS) Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowships

    At the undergraduate level, APS programs and fellowships encourage excellence in physiology education and the development of young scientists. Programs and activities are available for students and faculty and resources for undergraduate education and career exploration are provided.  Descriptions of six summer programs are listed below. Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowships These fellowships support full-time 1st-…

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    Amgen Scholars

    Amgen Scholars programs are located at universities across the United States, including UC San Francisco, UC Berkeley, and Stanford. Students apply directly to the program at the host university, not through a central application process.  Projects include research on biology, chemistry, medicine, and biotechnology. Amgen Scholars will: Financial support is a critical component of the Amgen Scholars…

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    Blum Scholar Grant Award

    The UCSC Blum Scholars award program enables undergraduate and graduate students to complete a community-based research project either domestically or abroad that addresses poverty, social enterprise, or participatory governance. This year we will expand our awarding to include support for up to three research projects related to improving UCSC students’ access to basic needs (e.g., food security, housing). The…

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    Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music

    Cabrillo Festival’s Student Staff Program is dedicated to music education for young adults of all musical backgrounds and levels. This program is designed for the student who wants to have a profound musical experience: interaction with fabulous musicians, amazing composers, and the cutting-edge music for which the Cabrillo Festival is known. In the weeks before and…

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    CAHSI (Computing Alliance of Hispanic-Serving Institutions) REU

    The application process for the CAHSI Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program is now open. No previous research experience is required. Selected students will receive a stipend dependent on meeting the reporting requirements and progress toward the project goals. Application information found here. Targeted Students:  Preference will be given to students from groups underrepresented in computing (African…

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    California Alliance for Minority Participation (CAMP)

    California Alliance for Minority Participation is a statewide initiative that aims to support and retain underrepresented undergraduates as they earn degrees in the biological sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering. By integrating research and undergraduate education, CAMP creates a cohesive set of experiences that fully prepares undergraduates for graduate education and influences career choices. CAMP programs motivate…

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    California Collaborative Fisheries Research Program (CCFRP)

    CCFRP is a partnership of people and communities interested in fisheries sustainability. By combining the expertise and ideas of fishermen and scientists, we have successfully established protocols to gather information for fisheries management. CCFRP aims to collect valuable data on economically important marine species to provide information for fisheries management and the evaluation of marine…

  • CAMINO Summer 2025 Research Internship program

    The Center to Advance Mentored, Inquiry-based Opportunities (CAMINO) is pleased to announce open applications for our Summer 2025 Research Internship program. CAMINO is an inclusive community that aims to propel excellence by diverse undergraduates in ecology and conservation. We encourage any UCSC undergrads interested in pursuing study or a career in the fields of ecology,…

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    CIC- Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP)

    The Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) is a gateway to graduate education at Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) universities. A list of the univerisities involved is here. The goal of the program is to increase the number of underrepresented students who pursue graduate study and research careers. SROP helps prepare undergraduates for graduate study through intensive research experiences with faculty mentors…

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    Coastal Conservation Action Lab

    Our lab brings science and action together to solve conservation problems. We use science to identify and prioritize conservation problems. Then work with agencies and NGOs to develop and test, cost effective solutions that can be taken to scale. Much of our work has focused on seabirds and island ecosystems, but we will apply our…

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    CORE: Undergraduate and Graduate Mentorship Program

    Communicating Research Effectively (CORE) is the ocean sciences graduate-student organization at UC Santa Cruz. We aim to provide an inclusive environment for graduate students and early-career scientists to improve their science communication skills. We aim to provide research experiences to underrepresented undergraduates through our Graduate-Undergraduate collaboartion project. We host events and workshops on science communication…

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    Department of Energy (DOE) Internship Programs

    Scientific research conducted through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) supports an improved quality of life for all Americans. With a mission focused on discovering solutions to power and to secure America’s future, DOE is committed to: The DOE has many opportunities for students to become involved in research.  If you are taking classes at…

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    Department of Energy (DOE) Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF)

    The Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF), sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy, is a 10-week summer internship program that provides opportunities to students who are pursuing degrees in science, technology (IT), engineering, or mathematics (STEM majors). The goal of the program is to improve opportunities for minority and female students…

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    Department of Energy (DOE) Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI)

    The Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) program encourages undergraduate students to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers by providing research experiences at the Department of Energy (DOE) laboratories. Selected students participate as interns appointed at one of 16 participating DOE laboratories. They perform research, under the guidance of laboratory staff scientists or engineers, on projects supporting the…

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    Department of Homeland Security STEM Summer Internship Program

    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sponsors a 10-week summer internship program for students majoring in homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (HS-STEM) Disciplines. The program provides students with quality research experiences at federal research facilities located across the country and allows students the opportunity to establish connections with DHS professionals. It is open to…

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    DREU: Distributed Research Experience for Undergraduates in Computer Sciences

    The objective of the Distributed Research Experiences for Undergraduates (DREU) is to increase the number of women and students from underrepresented groups entering graduate studies in the fields of computer science and engineering. This highly selective program matches promising undergraduate women and undergraduate men from groups underrepresented, including ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities, in…

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    Environmental Studies Internship Program

    UCSC Environmental Studies Students intern for a variety of local, state, national and international organizations. These organizations and businesses include educational, agricultural, non-profit, for-profit, government and non-government internship positions.  Internships allow students to apply the concepts and theories they learn about in academic settings to workplace settings. As an intern, you can see how people…

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    Equine Research Foundation

    The purpose of the nonprofit Equine Research Foundation is to further scientific and public knowledge about the learning abilities of horses, and their behavior, training, care and welfare. The Equine Research Foundation supports noninvasive research aimed at gaining a deeper understanding of the learning, cognitive and perceptual capabilities of horses. The study of cognition is…

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    Everett Program

    The Everett Program is an innovative service-learning program that offers a well-established and proven model for student- initiated, faculty-supervised undergraduate learning and practice.  By deploying the tools of information-communication technology (ICT) and social entrepreneurship, The Everett Program empowers students to collaborate with civil society groups in order to attack poverty promote sustainable development, and strengthen their…

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    Field Research at Elkhorn Slough Reserve

    The goal of the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (ESNERR) research program is to investigate estuarine ecosystems and their associated watersheds. In particular, we emphasize science that will help us to better conserve Elkhorn Slough and other estuaries. This estuarine conservation research includes long-term monitoring to detect changes over time, and short-term projects focused…

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    Field Research at the UCSC Reserves

    Assist with field projects on the UCSC reserves in collaboration with faculty and staff on a wide range of topics. There is the opportunity to do independent projects and/or senior theses.  Please contact the Administrative Director for current research opportunities. Campus Natural Reserve (CNR) Fort Ord Reserve Younger Lagoon Reserve Majors Anthropology Applied Physics Art…

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    Fisheries Ecology Division, NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Division

    At the Fisheries Ecology Division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Southwest Fisheries Science Division (SWFSD), research is focused on Pacific coast groundfish and Pacific salmon. Groundfish under study include rockfishes, flatfishes, Pacific whiting, sablefish, and lingcod; salmon include coho, chinook, and steelhead. Results of this research are used by the Pacific Fishery…

  • Humanities EXPLORE

    Humanities EXPLORE Fellows hold paid positions on faculty-led research projects in the division. Faculty apply to the program and mentor undergraduate students each academic year if selected. Researchers are selected for projects that align with their skills and academic expertise. The EXPLORE cohort program empowers undergraduate researchers to actively engage with support networks (faculty mentors,…

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    Impact Designs: Engineering and Sustainability through Student Service (IDEASS)

    IDEASS is a year-long sequence designed to advance students as change agents prepared to contribute to game-changing efforts to bring about a more sustainable world. It represents an extraordinary opportunity for you to help design and move on sustainable development projects that explore new technologies or strategies for advancing lasting technical, economic, social, cultural and…

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    Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS)

    The Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS), an Organized Research Unit (ORU) of the University of California, has the responsibility to encourage, facilitate, develop, and support facilities to enhance marine science research and education, attract extramural funds, and foster mutually productive relationships between the University and federal and state government agencies, as well as other non-governmental marine organizations. The…

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    International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Project

    UCSC undergraduates taking Biomolecular Engineering (BME) 188 A & B, Synthetic Biology Mentored Research, participate in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative research experience working on a project in synthetic biology. Working with one or more research faculty member(s), student teams will complete a substantial project. Multiple oral/written presentations will be required, including a formal conference presentation at…

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    Island Conservation Science Research

    Island Conservation (IC) is a Santa Cruz-based international non-profit with offices in Chile, Ecuador, Australia, Canada and the Bahamas. IC has a staff of 36 employees and is growing. The mission of Island Conservation is to prevent extinctions by removing invasive vertebrate species from islands. Undergraduates assist with a wide range of research projects, including many that involve…

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    Koret Scholars Program

    The Koret Scholars Program is funded by a generous grant from the Koret Foundation and provides scholarships to undergraduate students for a variety of research projects and experiences from every division across campus. The grant also supports the Koret Slam –  a symposium event where Koret Scholars present their work to the public. Koret Scholars are…

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    Kresge Undergraduate Research Mentorships

    Kresge’s Undergraduate Research Mentorship Program pairs Kresge Students with faculty members, and supports their work as paid research apprentices to the faculty member’s research. The purpose of the program is to inspire and prepare Kresge students to pursue graduate studies/research after their graduation from UCSC. Special consideration is given to applications in which faculty express…

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    Leadership Alliance Mellon Initiative (LAMI)

    For undergraduates Interested in pursuing doctoral study in the Humanities and Social Sciences Apply through the Summer Research – Early Identification Program (SR-EIP) Leadership Alliance (SRE-EIP) program. Targeted Students/ Eligibity Requirements:  Students traditionally underrepresented in the sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities. The SR-EIP is not designed for students pursuing professional training for careers in the…

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    Leadership Alliance Summer Research – Early Identification Program (SR-EIP)

    Since 1992, the Leadership Alliance has encouraged students from groups traditionally underrepresented in the sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities to pursue research careers in the academic, public and private sectors. The Summer Research – Early Identification Program (SR-EIP) provides undergraduates with training and mentoring in the principles underlying the conduct of research and prepares them…

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    Learning and Experimental Economics Projects (LEEPS)

    LEEPS is located in the Economics Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Among the world’s many centers for conducting laboratory experiments in economics with paid human subjects, LEEPS is notable for three things: Undergraduate students work with faculty and graduate students in either (a) writing computer programs to conduct human subject experiments in…

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    Marine Mammal Physiology Project

    Students will learn animal care and husbandry as it relates to marine mammals and exotic birds, with the opportunity to learn behavioral conditioning and work hands-on with the animals in a trained capacity. A 10-week lecture series on animal training is offered to those who are interested in learning these principals.  Details:  May be able…

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    Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC)

    The Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) Program offers research training to participating students to help prepare them to compete successfully for entry into graduate programs leading to the Ph.D. in the biomedical sciences. Funded through the National Institutes of Health, the MARC program’s goals are to increase the numbers and capabilities of underrepresented scientists and…

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    Merrill College Undergraduate Research Mentorship Program

    Merrill College sponsors a Merrill Undergraduate Research Mentorship Program for Merrill juniors and seniors. Students are paired with a Merrill Fellow to work up to 70 hours throughout the winter and spring quarters as paid research apprentices on the faculty member’s research.   The purpose of the program is to inspire and prepare Merrill students to pursue graduate…

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    Monterey Bay Aquarium

    The mission of the nonprofit Monterey Bay Aquarium is to inspire conservation of the oceans.  Numerous internships are listed here. A few of the internships involve research, such as the Shorebird Rehabilitation Internship, which was offered for summer, 2014.  Check the website for current positions. Shorebird Rehabilitation Intern Students will have hands-on learning experiences surrounding avian…

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    Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS)

    Internship opportunities are available in education & outreach, research & monitoring, and resource protection.  Please see the website for details. Internships are available for undergraduate or graduate college students. At this time we are not able to offer internships to high school students. Please note that all internship positions are volunteer (not paid) and will be selected…

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    Monterey Bay Research Institute (MBARI) Summer Internship Program

    With state-of-the-art facilities and equipment that includes research vessels, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to explore the deep ocean, MBARI’s Summer Internship Program offers teachers and students unique opportunities to be involved in advanced research and development projects. This ten-week, mentored program is open to undergraduate and graduate students and educators.…

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    NASA’s Applied Sciences’ DEVELOP National Program

    The NASA DEVELOP National Program fosters an interdisciplinary research environment where applied science research projects are conducted under the guidance of NASA and partner science advisors. DEVELOP is unique in that young professionals lead research projects that focus on utilizing NASA Earth observations to address community concerns and public policy issues. With the competitive nature…

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    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Undergraduate Internship Programs

    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has multiple programs to support undergraduate research.  Students apply for most programs through a central application site, the One Stop Shopping Initiative (OSSI), where they can search for opportunities by location, internship dates, major, and/or keywords. After registering, students fill out one application.  The list of programs that the OSSI site covers is here.…

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    National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Internship Programs

    The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) offers multiple summer research programs for undergraduates.  Below are some examples.  Check here to see current programs. Targeted Students/ Eligibity Requirements:  Summer Internships in Parallel Computational Science (SiParCS) at the Computational and Information Systems Laboratory. The program seeks students with basic knowledge of mathematics, computer science or engineering. Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric…

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    National Institute of Health (NIH) Summer Research Programs

    The largest summer research program at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the Summer Internship Program (SIP) in Biomedical Research.  There is a detailed description below. Other NIH summer research programs are focused on specific health issues and/or target under-represented minorities in the health fields. Each program has its own application process. These programs include: Summer…

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    National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (NSF REU)

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program supports undergraduate research with REU Site grants and REU Supplemental grants. REU Site grants are regular summer programs, while Supplementals grants are awarded to individual researchers who already have an NSF grant.  Positions funded by Supplemental grants can be any time during the year. REU Site…

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    National Security Agency (NSA) Internships

    Nothing looks better to future employers than real world experience. As a college undergrad, you can gain the experience you need while working toward your degree. And you’ll get to experience first hand what life at NSA is really like. NSA offers internships, a co-op program, and scholarships for a wide variety of majors. Internships Co-operative Education…

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    Natural History Research at the UCSC Museum of Natural History

    The University of California Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Collections (MNHC) houses collections of plants, fungi, lichens, marine algae, insects, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and skeletons, for use by researchers, teachers, students, and the community.  The museum is actively cataloging and expanding its collections and is involved in multiple internships, research projects, classroom…

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    Naval Research Enterprise Intern Program

    The Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP), provides an opportunity for students to participate in a paid research experience at a Department of Navy (DoN) laboratory during the summer. The goals of NREIP are to encourage participating students to pursue science and engineering careers, to further education via mentoring by laboratory personnel and their participation…

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    Norris Center for Natural History

    The Kenneth S. Norris Center for Natural History is a natural history museum on campus designed to give students and community members all of the resources they need to engage with the natural world. We host classes, have workshops, offer internships, sponsor research projects, and have an array of scientific (binoculars, field guides, hand lenses,…

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    Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)

    ORISE offers summer internships and scholarships each year for students working toward their bachelor of science degree. The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) sponsors more than 50 research programs for undergraduate students at national laboratories and other federal research facilities in 24 states and some outside the United States. So whether you…

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    Pathways to Research Program, Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)

    The mission of the P2R program is to guide EOP students in the Humanities or Social Sciences in exploring, developing, implementing, and excelling in undergraduate research. Each year, the program attracts young scholars with perspective that promises to transform the academy through research that critically examines issues of social and/or environmental justice. The goal of…

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    Pinniped Cognition and Sensory Systems Laboratory

    Our research program explores the sensory, cognitive, and behavioral ecology of marine mammals. The approach we apply to these areas is to study individuals in controlled and natural settings. Experiments conducted in the laboratory allow us to generate hypotheses about the perceptual and cognitive mechanisms that enable animals to acquire, organize, and utilize various types…

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    Porter Research Fellowships

    The program has two essential but completely separate components: 1. A paid job working for a faculty member in the student’s major department: approximately 7 hours/week at approximately $13/hour for one or two terms during the upcoming academic year. 2. A 2-5 unit independent study (199) during EACH of the terms of the Fellowship, in…

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    Psychology Department Advanced Research

    The Advanced Research course allows you to work as an undergraduate research assistant in current faculty research projects. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your research skills and to work with faculty personally. If you are interested in a research career or planning to go to graduate school, we recommend that you take advantage…

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    Research Affiliate for Diversity (RAD)

    The RAD program is geared for students in all STEM disciplines, through the RAD membership students are eligible to participate in the following: Majors Applied PhysicsBiochemistry and Molecular BiologyBioengineeringBioinformaticsBiologyBiomolecular EngineeringChemistryComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer Science: Computer Game DesignElectrical EngineeringHuman BiologyMarine BiologyMathematicsMicrobiologyMolecular, Cell, and Developmental BiologyNetwork and Digital TechnologyPhysicsPhysics (Astrophysics)Physics EducationPlant SciencesRobotics Engineering Contact Yuliana Ortegayuli@ucsc.edu Additional Details…

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    Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc.

    Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc. is a rapidly growing, innovative company seeking highly motivated individuals to become part of our team of dedicated professionals focused on the ongoing development and analysis of research antibodies, reagents, and related support products. The company is now offering a diverse range of career opportunities in three locations in the US…

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    School of Engineering Corporate Sponsored Senior Projects Program (CSSPP)

    Baskin School of Engineering’s (BSOE) Corporate Sponsored Senior Projects Program (CSSPP) fosters deep and valuable relationships with the Silicon Valley business community through student, faculty and corporate engagement. BSOE’s mission is to deliver value for its students while spuring the economy and developing academic research with Commercial needs in mind.  Corporate sponsors can receive full…

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    Science Learning and Exploration with the Help of Sea Lions (SLEWTHS)

    The SLEWTHS project was founded on the idea of a cooperative relationship between sea lions and people. This forms the important foundation and common denominator for all the research performed by the project. Trained sea lions perform cooperative research  on everything from sea lion physiology to gray whale behavior.  An informal educational experience allows long term…

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    Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science (SOARS)

    Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science (SOARS) provides a comprehensive summer research training program for students who plan to pursue a career in atmospheric or a related science. Each summer, SOARS protégés spend ten weeks conducting original research at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) or at laboratories of other SOARS sponsors. By the…

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    Site Stewardship Program

    The Site Stewardship Program organizes a team of interns and volunteers to take on ecological restoration and guardianship for sensitive natural areas within the UCSC campus. The program seeks to alleviate the impact that university growth is having on the landscape of the campus. The result of past natural resource extraction and university build-out has…

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    Small Mammal Undergraduate Research in the Forest (SMURF)

    The Small Mammal Undergraduate Research in the Forest (SMURF) program is a collaboration between graduate students, the Natural History Museum, and the UC Natural Reserve System that monitors long term small mammal population dynamics in the UCSC Forest Ecology Research Plot. SMURF undergraduate interns trap small mammals every quarter (including summer) and then use the…

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    Student Research and Education Awards: Seymour Center, UCSC

    The Division of Physical an Biological Sciences has committed funds to support student research and education projects in the marine sciences through the Student Research and Education Awards. Each fall, IMS and EEB will hold an open competition for UC Santa Cruz students to apply for the Student Research and Education Awards. For student research in marine…

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    Summer Research Experience (SRE)

    SRE is a research-focused summer program where students from the CAMP, UC LEADS, and MARC programs work with UC Santa Cruz’s faculty in their labs to gain valuable lab experience while being introduced to the theoretical and practical aspects of laboratory research. During the program, SRE students will be able to grow academically and professionally…

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    Summer Research Institute (SRI)

    The SRI program trains first-generation, underserved students in Biomedical majors how to perform lab work and successfully gain positions in faculty labs. SRI is an eight-week summer internship research program where students who have been accepted to the MARC, CAMP, UC LEADS, and Packard programs are introduced to the theoretical and practical aspects of laboratory research. Under…

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    Sustainability Office – Student Research Opportunities

    Position availability and descriptions vary. One recent intern conducted an assessment of UCSC sustainability programs and courses to gauge their efficacy in preparing students to be competitive in obtaining high paying and high satisfaction green economy job. The results of the research will be incorporated into the UCSC Climate Action Plan and will be submitted…

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    The Center for Agroecology

    The Center for Agroecology is a research, education, and public service program at the University of California, Santa Cruz, dedicated to increasing ecological sustainability and social justice in the food and agriculture system. On the UCSC campus, the Center operates the 2-acre Alan Chadwick Garden and the 25-acre Farm. Both sites are managed using organic…

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    The Center for Integrated Spatial Research (CISR)

    The Center for Integrated Spatial Research (CISR) is the central facility for spatially-focused research and training at the University of California, Santa Cruz. CISR is focused on integrating state-of-of-the-art spatial technology and methods (geographic information systems, global positioning systems, remote sensing, spatial modeling/statistics) with pressing interdisciplinary research and fostering cross-domain cooperation in the application of…

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    The Community Agroecology Network (CAN)

    The Community Agroecology Network (CAN) is an international network committed to sustaining rural livelihoods and environments, by integrating research, education, and locally-informed development strategies. Together with our local partner organizations, we promote food security and sovereignty in rural communities through agroecological farming practices; local control over food production, distribution and consumption; alternative trade models; and…

  • A woman stands in an art gallery looking closely at framed photographs and text displayed on a white wall. The frames, in natural wood, hold images of various outdoor scenes, buildings, and sheet music.

    The Cultural Arts and Diversity (CAD) Resource Center

    The Cultural Arts and Diversity (CAD) Resource Center strives to enhance the cultural climate of the University of California, Santa Cruz, and its surrounding communities by first, celebrating diversity. We work to foster the spirit of unity between cultures by providing outlets for the creative talents of the members of various cultural backgrounds through a…

  • Two students working together at a computer in a tech-focused workspace with colorful lighting.

    The Expressive Intelligence Studio

    The Expressive Intelligence Studio at University of California, Santa Cruz is dedicated to exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, art and design. Our goal is to create compelling new forms of interactive art and entertainment that provide deeply autonomous, generative and dynamic responses to interaction. A major thrust of this work is advanced AI for…

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    The Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD)

    IMSD provides participating students with the opportunity to receive an in-depth experience in the academic and experimental aspects of biological research.  The program consists of a laboratory-training program during the summer and laboratory research projects during the academic year. Graduates of the program have been able to enroll in a wide variety of graduate programs,…

  • Group of students sitting on the grass outside of Merrill College on a sunny spring day.

    THI Undergraduate Research Fellowships

    The THI Undergraduate Research Fellowships support and encourage undergraduate research in the humanities. Up to 10 awards in the amount of $500 each are given each year. There are no constraints on the expenditure of the stipend. The top proposal receives the Bertha N. Melkonian prize, an additional $500. Any project involving research within or including…

  • A group of women, stand outside an engineering building at a Genomics Diversity Symposium. They are all wearing decorated lab coats and smiling at the camera.

    UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute’s Research Mentoring Internship Program

    The Office of Diversity at the UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute offers the Research Mentoring Internship program (RMI) for outstanding undergraduate students* interested in pursuing research projects in areas relevant to genomics, including the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of genomics research. Supported by the Baskin School of Engineering, the Division of Physical and…

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    UCSC Arboretum

    The Arboretum is home to a world-class living collection of native flora from California, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and Chile. Undergraduates can assist with a wide range of horticultural tasks, conservation projects, or educational programs. There are also opportunities to work with professors who use the Arboretum as a field site. Program Goal(s):  Majors…

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    UCSC Campus Natural Reserve (CNR)

    The UC Santa Cruz Campus Natural Reserve (UCSC CNR) exists as a 409-acre living laboratory and outdoor classroom that supports a wide variety field-based research and hands-on-teaching experiences on the UCSC campus. The CNR represents the most diverse campus reserve within all of California. The CNR provides a vital link between ideas discussed within traditional…

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    UCSC Forest Ecology Research Plot (FERP)

    Join a team of FERP interns to help measure the growth, mortality, and recruitment of more than 31,000 trees, shrubs, and lianas as part of the 4th census of the 16-ha UCSC Forest Ecology Research Plot. Established in 2007 on the UCSC Campus Natural Reserve, the FERP is just a short walk from the UCSC laboratories,…

  • View of a small part of Younger Lagoon Reserve, a 72-acre UC Natural Reserve System reserve in Santa Cruz County: wildflowers in the foreground, with a small river winding through green fields.

    UCSC Fort Ord Natural Reserve

    The University of California Natural Reserve System (NRS) is a unique assemblage of 41 protected wild land sites throughout California. The reserves encompass nearly all of the state’s major ecosystems, preserved in as undisturbed a condition as possible to support University-level research and teaching programs. The four NRS sites that form the UC Santa Cruz…

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    UCSC Greenhouse Restoration Projects

    UCSC Greenhouses offers opportunities for student to get directly involved in campus restoration. We grow thousands of plants annually and sponsor interns, independent study projects and volunteers for various conservation efforts on campus. We work with the Site Stewardship Program and their efforts to restore native habitat, campus gardeners using natives as a water conservation…

  • View of the California coast, with rocky cliffs and outcroppings.

    UCSC Natural Reserves – Younger Lagoon Reserve

    The University of California Natural Reserve System (NRS) is a unique assemblage of 41 protected wild land sites throughout California. The reserves encompass nearly all of the state’s major ecosystems, preserved in as undisturbed a condition as possible to support University-level research and teaching programs. The four NRS sites that form the UC Santa Cruz unit…

  • View of the coast in Santa Cruz: a seagull in the air; yellow flowers on the cliffs above the ocean.

    UCSC Sea Otter Research Internship

    The southern sea otter population (Enhydra lutris nereis) is on the rebound from near extirpation from the Pacific fur trade of the 18th and 19th centuries. From a raft of less than 50 individuals found off the coast of Big Sur in 1938, targeted conservation efforts have aided in the recovery of the species to…

  • "Two students in a laboratory setting wearing white lab coats, safety goggles, and purple gloves, engaging in a friendly conversation. They are standing in front of scientific equipment

    UCSF Summer Student Research Program

    For 40 years, UCSF’s Summer Student Research Program has placed talented high school and college students from diverse backgrounds into local clinics and basic science labs to participate in active biomedical research projects. Formerly affiliated with CHORI, now fully integrated with the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, this summer program provides a one-on-one mentorship with health care providers…

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    Undergraduate Digital Research Fellowship

    The Undergraduate Digital Research Fellowship, sponsored by the Digital Scholarship Commons in McHenry Library, provides two-quarters work of training and mentorship for students interested in developing public-facing research projects. The program includes: Majors AnthropologyApplied PhysicsArtBiochemistry and Molecular BiologyBioengineeringBioinformaticsBiologyBusiness Management EconomicsChemistryClassical StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer Science: Computer Game DesignEconomicsEducation and TeachingElectrical EngineeringEnvironmental StudiesFeminist StudiesField and ExchangeFilm and…

  • A group of women, stand outside an engineering building at a Genomics Diversity Symposium. They are all wearing decorated lab coats and smiling at the camera.

    Undergraduate Research in Science and Technology (URST)

    The Undergraduate Research in Science & Technology Endowment, funded by generous donors and alumni, supports excellence in undergraduate research in fields related to science and technology for students from any major at UC Santa Cruz. To apply you must have a UC Santa Cruz faculty sponsor, and that sponsor must complete an online recommendation for…

  • Students in groups enjoying a sunny day on the lawn in front of Merrill College.

    University of California Center Sacramento (UCCS)

    UC Center Sacramento is the University of California’s teaching, research and public-service site located one block from the State Capitol Building. Operated by UC Davis, UCCS offers distinctive academic programs in public policy to students from throughout the university’s 10-campus system. These two programs provide students with an opportunity to study through seminars and internships…

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    University of California Leadership Excellence through Advanced Degrees (UC LEADS)

    The University of California Leadership Excellence through Advanced Degrees (UC LEADS) program is designed to engage and educate California’s future leaders by preparing promising students for advanced education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). UC LEADS is designed to identify upper-division undergraduate students with the potential to succeed in these disciplines, but who have experienced situations or conditions…

  • A serene outdoor scene featuring a winding path that curves through a grassy hillside on campus. The sun is low in the sky, casting a warm, golden light over the landscape, with a few scattered clouds in a blue sky.

    University of California, Washington Center (UCDC)

    The UCDC (quarter in Washington, D.C.) Program supervises and supports students who pursue internships and academic study in the nation’s capital. The program is open through a competitive application process to juniors and seniors (occasionally sophomores) in all majors. Students enroll for fall, winter, or spring quarter, earning 12-18 course credits, and continue to be registered as a full-time…

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