Summer Research Program (SRP)
The Summer Research Program (SRP) equips students with the skills to become research scholars, encourage students' pursuit of graduate study, and increase graduate school enrollment among underrepresented, low-income, and first-generation college students.
SRP is made up of 8 programs which are either 8 or 10 weeks long. Each program has a cohort and a Coordinator. While requirements for each program are different, program coordinators work together to create a summer community that brings together students from all the programs. ALL SRP students are paid a stipend!
Summer Research Opportunities Information Session
Recorded on 12/1/21
SRP Programs
STIPEND | HOUSING | 199 CREDIT |
LENGTH |
GRE COURSE |
GPA MIN |
APPLICATION STATUS |
|
Ahmadian Fellowship |
$5,000 |
No |
No | 10 weeks | TBD | Applications due March 1 | |
CAMP |
$3,500 |
Free on-campus or allowance |
Yes | 10 weeks | TBD | 2.7 | CLOSED |
Colors of the Brain - KIBM Scholars Program |
$7000 |
No |
No | 10 weeks | TBD | 2.5 | Application due 3/17 |
Genentech Scholars |
$3500 |
Free on-campus or allowance |
Yes | 10 weeks | TBD | 2.8 | CLOSED |
McNair | $2,800 |
Free on-campus or allowance |
Yes | 8 weeks | TBD | 3.0 | CLOSED |
|
$5,000 | No | No | 10 weeks | TBD | 2.5 | CLOSED |
$3,000 |
Free on-campus or allowance |
Yes | 8 weeks | TBD | 2.8 | CLOSED | |
$5,000 |
No |
No | 10 weeks | TBD | Varies | Applications due between 2/28 - 3/8 depending on scholarship |
*Each program has additional specific requirements. Look through the programs to ensure you qualify before applying
SRP Requirements
- Must be enrolled full-time
- Work at least 30 hours / week with a mentor throughout the 8 or 10 week program
- Attend SRP Orientation on TBA.
- Present their research at the Summer Research Conference in mid-August
- Be present throughout their entire program
- Students cannot work or take classes in the summer while in SRP
*Each program has additional specific requirements. Look through the programs to ensure you qualify before applying
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can I apply to multiple programs?
A. You can apply to multiple SRP programs but will only be allowed to participate in just one program.
Q. Are there programs available for international students?
A. Yes! Check out the TRELS program, the UC Scholars Program, and the Genentech Scholars Program.
Q. Can I take classes or work during the summer?
A. You cannot take classes or work while participating in the Summer Research Program. Each participant should be conducting 30+ hours of research / week and participating in various seminars and conferences. We provide a stipend so that students can focus on their research while they are in the program.

Summer Research Conference at UC San Diego
The Summer Research Conference (SRC) at UC San Diego is an in-person oral presentation conference open to all undergraduates conducting summertime research in the Southern California region held at the end of week 8 of SRP.