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Apply in Academic Works Open
URH common application, then pick a specific program when a cycle is open.
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How to find a mentor Open
Short URH guide when there is no posted opening — email faculty and join a lab.
CS & Engineering
Guides
CSE undergraduate research Open
How to join a CSE lab and earn CSE 198 / 199 credit. Review faculty research areas, then email a professor with a short note, resume, and transcript.
Programs
GEAR Up2Research Open
Self-paced IDEA Canvas course for Jacobs students who have not joined a lab yet. No application — start the course, then use mentor office hours.
Programs
Engineers for Exploration Open
Due Reviewed at the start of each quarter
Student teams build field systems for conservation and exploration. Apply on the E4E join form; they review at the start of each quarter.
Programs
Early Research Scholars Program Closed
When Academic year; CSE 193 then CSE 198Due 2026–27 closed — next typically mid-April 2027
Year-long team research apprenticeship for CSE majors in their first year at UCSD (transfers included). 2026–27 applications have closed.
Programs
IDEA Engineering Research Scholarship Closed
When Next summer typically 8 weeksDue 2026 cycle closed — next typically April 2027
Eleven $7,500 awards for Jacobs undergraduates already in a lab who can do 8 weeks of full-time summer research. The 2026 cycle closed April 19.
Programs
HDSI undergraduate scholarships Closed
Due 2026–27 closed — next typically May 2027
Stipend for Data Science majors and minors on applied projects with campus and San Diego partners. The 2026–27 cycle closed May 31.
Summer programs
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URH summer programs Upcoming
When Typically 8–10 weeks in summerDue Most summer cycles due January–March
Paid cohort summer research — CAMP, McNair, UC Scholars, URS, and related programs share a summer community.
Programs
STARS summer academy Upcoming
When 8 weeks in summerDue Typically due in winter for the following summer
Eight-week summer research academy with UCSD faculty, plus graduate-school workshops. Open to undergraduates, recent graduates, and master’s students.
Programs
McNair Program Upcoming
Due Typically opens in fall
Year-long faculty-mentored research plus an 8-week paid summer program for students preparing for a Ph.D.
Programs
CAMP Upcoming
Due Typically due in winter
UC-wide STEM research program with faculty mentorship, a summer cohort, and conference travel support. STEM majors with 90+ units and a 2.7 GPA.
Programs
Scripps JT-SURF Closed
When Typically mid-June – late AugustDue 2026 cycle closed — next typically January 2027
NSF REU at Scripps: 10 weeks of earth, ocean, and atmospheric research with a stipend and housing. U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
Departments
Guides
Biological Sciences research Open
How to join a Biology lab — faculty pages, BISP 199 credit, and getting started with a mentor.
Guides
Chemistry research Open
CHEM 199 lab research plus department summer fellowships. Contact faculty, then file a special-studies form.
Guides
Cognitive Science research Open
COGS 99 / 199 independent research with a faculty mentor. Email labs whose work you want to join, then file the special-studies request by week 2.
Programs
PSYC 099 / 199 Common Application Open
When Fall 2026 quarterDue Friday, September 11, 2026 at midnight
Match with a Psychology lab for research-assistant credit. Fall 2026 application is live — due midnight Friday, September 11, 2026. PIs review and reach out if there is a fit.
Programs
Political Science Research Apprenticeship Upcoming
When Winter and Spring quartersDue Typically late Fall for Winter–Spring
Winter–Spring research assistantship with a Political Science PhD mentor (POLI 198RA, 12 hours/week). Junior/senior majors; apply in Fall when project descriptions post.
Academic year
Programs
Faculty Mentor Program Upcoming
Due Fall quarter recruitment
Academic-year research assistantship with a UCSD faculty mentor (10+ hours/week, 4 Units/quarter). Recruitment is in Fall for Winter–Spring.
Next cycle
Programs
URS summer scholarships Closed
When June 22 - August 28, 2026Due 2026 cycle closed — next typically late Feb 2027
Donor-funded summer research with a UCSD faculty mentor. The 2026 program ran June 22 – August 28 and is closed.
Programs
UC Scholars Closed
When Next summer typically late June – mid AugustDue 2026 cycle closed — next typically early Feb 2027
8-week summer research program with skills training, mentorship, and a stipend. The 2026 program ended August 14.
Updates
Programs
TRELS Paused
Due URH applications closed
URH is no longer accepting TRELS applications. Ask your college provost about any remaining college-run awards.