URH Summer Research Programs

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The Summer Research Program (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!

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.

8-week programs run from June 24, 2024 - August 16, 2024
10-week programs run from June 24, 2024 - August 30, 2024

Requirements for all summer programs:

Must be enrolled full-time
Work at least 30 hours / week with a mentor throughout the 8 or 10 week program
Attend SRP Orientation
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.

CAMP
The California Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (CAMP) in Science, Engineering and Mathematics is a UC-wide program that provides support and a research program for ethnically underrepresented students majoring in the sciences, mathematics, engineering, and technology.
EMPOWER
EMPOWER Scholars are transfer engineering students who meet program eligibility requirements and are driven to take major strides toward their engineering careers by utilizing scholarship, mentorship, and academic resources provided to them.
McNair Program
The McNair Program is a federal TRIO program funded by the U.S. Department of Education to provide low-income, first generation college students, and students from groups underrepresented in graduate education, with doctoral study preparation. McNair students in the program will conduct research starting the winter quarter through the summer.
STARTastro
STARTastro is a regional partnership between UC San Diego, San Diego State University, and San Diego's ten minority-serving community colleges that advances transfer student success in Astronomy and related physical science majors. Following a Transfer Receptive Culture Model, we provide academic and research preparation and financial support so that transfer students are ready to excel as upper division majors and prepare for advanced degrees.
TRELS
Triton Research and Experiential Learning Scholars (TRELS) conduct research, guided artistic or creative projects, or public service opportunities, under the guidance of a UC San Diego faculty member for 10-weeks during the summer.
UC Scholars
The UC Scholars Program is an 8-week, full-time summer research experience for undergraduates, supported by UC San Diego's Office of Student Affairs and the Undergraduate Research Hub.
Undergraduate Research Scholarships (URS)
In UC San Diego's Undergraduate Research Scholarship (URS) >program, several different donor-funded scholarships are available across multiple research areas. Undergraduate students use the funds for a research project to be completed over the summer under the guidance of a UC San Diego faculty mentor.