The Student Research Program (SRP-99) assists undergraduates in formalizing their research and joining the larger university research community. The SRP-99 course allows undergraduates to receive course credit for engaging in research experiences under the supervision of a UCLA faculty. SRP-99 is particularly suited for entry-level research experiences for lower-division and first-quarter transfer students.
Enrolling in SRP-99 does not place students into open research projects. Students must have a research project with a UCLA faculty before initiating the enrollment process. Visit the Getting Started page to learn more about how to find a research project and mentor.
SRP-99
During the academic year, students can enroll in SRP-99 to receive 1 unit of lower division credit for 3-5 hours of research work per week, or 2 units for 6-10 hours of research work per week. During Summer 6-week sessions, students receive 1 unit for 5-8 hours of work per week and 2 units for 10-16 hours of work per week.
Undergraduates in the College of Letters and Science may enroll in up to 10 units of SRP-99 throughout their undergraduate career. However, only 6 units will count towards the graduation unit requirement. Students who have completed 6 units of SRP-99 may enroll in an additional 4 units without credit applied toward their degree. Students may only enroll in one SRP-99 course per quarter.
Eligibility
- Must have a current research project with a UCLA faculty
- Must be in good academic standing
- Must have full time status prior to enrollment (not applicable during the Summer)
- Students working with a UCLA Health Sciences faculty: students enrolling in SRP-99 with a UCLA Health Sciences faculty must receive clearance before beginning their research activities. Clearance is obtained by registering through the UCLA Health Sciences Volunteer Program.
Enrollment
Students are enrolled in SRP-99 after submitting their signed contracts to the Undergraduate Research Center – Sciences by the quarterly deadline. Visit the Enrolling in SRP-99 page for complete enrollment information.
Grading
SRP-99 is a Pass/No Pass course. At the end of the quarter, the sponsoring faculty certifies that the contract has been completed and submits a grade. Grades must be submitted no later than 1 week after final exams. Students are not required to complete an evaluation or assignment at the end of the quarter. Completing an evaluation for the course is optional.
Transcript
Student transcripts will read: Student Research Program, Honors Content – Course 99
WORKSHOPS
Enrolling in SRP-99 is discussed as part of our “Getting into Research & SRP-99” workshops. To learn more about how to find a research project, check the Events page for a list of upcoming workshops.