Humanities
At UC Santa Cruz’s Humanities Division, the fundamental questions of what it means to be human and how to analyze and construct the human experience guide the learning, teaching, and scholarship.
Undergraduates gain professional experience through paid fellowships, internships, and research opportunities, making a direct impact in our community through sophisticated research projects.
Employing Humanities is an initiative to make stronger, more explicit links between what students do in their coursework and what they’ll do when they graduate. The Mellon Foundation saw the potential of Employing Humanities and provided $1,000,000 to support Humanities’ undergraduate majors and minors with paid and for-credit experiential learning opportunities that connect their classroom curriculum with hands-on training, including undergraduate research and internships.
Grow: Humanities
The Humanities Division at UC Santa Cruz is a supportive and thriving home for students who are looking for ways to translate their curiosity and passion.
Explore research opportunities
Research areas by department
Click on a department name to view their faculty and research interests.
Funding opportunities
UC Santa Cruz offers many ways to fund your research, internships, and other projects. There are scholarships, grants, and special funds available across various fields, with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. You can get help with research expenses, internships, and travel costs to support your academic goals.
Presentation opportunities
Communicating your research is an important step in the process, and there are many ways to share your findings and receive valuable feedback. Explore opportunities to present your work.