Beckman Scholars Program Info. Session
Date/Time
Monday, March 16, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Contact Information
The Beckman Scholars Program at UCLA supports outstanding UCLA undergraduate researchers who are majoring in 1) Chemistry, 2) Biochemistry, 3) Microbiology, Immunology, & Molecular Genetics (MIMG), or 4) Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology (MCDB). Beckman Scholars must complete two summers and three quarters of research (15 months total; Summer 2026 through Summer 2027) with a UCLA Beckman Faculty and complete an honors or departmental thesis project under their supervision.
Who is eligible
UCLA full-time students who are…
- majoring in Chemistry, Biochemistry, MIMG, or MCDB
- a current or previous participant in the Academic Advancement Program (AAP), PEERS and/or other academic and research training programs at UCLA
- graduating Spring 2027 or later
- a US Citizen, Permanent Resident, or DACA status
- committed to a career in science and planning to enter an MD, PhD, or MD-PhD program following graduation
What are the program components
Research
- Conduct research with an approved Beckman Faculty Mentor during Summer 2026 through Summer 2027
Academic
- Enroll in a departmental 198 or 199 course with your Beckman Faculty Mentor for at least two quarters
Professional Development
- Participate in UCLA’s Summer Programs for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) professional development seminars
Writing
- Complete an honors or departmental thesis
- Submit a final report to the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation
Present your Research
- Present at the SPUR Symposium during Summer
- Present at Undergraduate Research and Creativity Showcase
- Attend the annual Beckman Regional/National Symposium
Scholarship
- $18,200 in scholarship dispersed throughout the program
If you are interested in applying, please review a more detailed list of program components here. Due to significant interest, we will be hosting an information session on Monday, March 16 at 11am via Zoom.