The UCSD Calit2 Summer Undergraduate Research Scholar Program provides college students with the opportunity to perform hands-on research under the guidance of a UCSD faculty advisor over a 10-week period. The student can either assist in an ongoing research project or propose a new project. Students choose and work with a faculty advisor to develop a research proposal as part of the application process. In keeping with Calit2's multidisciplinary thrust, students from all academic majors are encouraged to apply.
Students will attend weekly seminars to learn more about applying to and preparing for graduate school, funding opportunities for research, connecting with current UCSD graduate students, career opportunities in academia and industry, and making good scientific presentations. All participants will display the results of their research efforts at a poster session at the end of the program a Certificate of Merit will be awarded.
For more information, see the program website, this article, and recent summer projects.
Application deadline has been early March each year.