Mentors

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2 of 3, UC San Diego academic mentor demonstrates medical equipment to a student in a hospital emergency room / Academic Enrichment Programs, UC San Diego

3 of 3, A UC San Diego student explains her research project poster-display to an academic mentor at a campus research conference / Academic Enrichment Programs, UC San Diego

The Undergraduate Research Hub is pleased to partner with faculty members, research scientists, and other members of the academic community at UC San Diego to provide worthwhile research experiences to undergraduate students. Faculty can get involved in many ways, including serving as a mentor, a moderator at a conference, a reviewer for research applications, and more.

UC San DIego student and mentor discuss research fair display / Academic Enrichment Programs, UC San Diego

Be a Mentor

UR offers several opportunities for UC San Diego faculty or researchers to become mentors. Mentors help guide undergraduate students through the research process.

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Other Ways to Get Involved

There are many other ways to get involved in helping to support students in undergraduate research.

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Two UC San DIego academic mentors / Academic Enrichment Programs, UC San Diego

UC San Diego mentor - winner of 2018 Faculty Mentor Award

Outstanding Mentor Award

Each year, two mentors (one in the humanities/social sciences and one in the physical/material sciences) are given the Faculty Mentor Program Outstanding Mentor Award, nominated by FMP students.

Meet URH Mentors

Resources for Mentors

Our office offers resources for faculty members who are interested in enhancing their interactions with students.

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Undergraduate Research Hub

Phone: (858) 534-1774
Email: ugresearch@ucsd.edu
Office Hours (Walk-In): Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Office Hours (Virtual): Monday to Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Zoom link)
Location: Student Center Building B, 1st Floor
Mailing Address: 9500 Gilman Drive, Mail Code 0311
La Jolla, CA 92093-0311

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