PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS & GRANTS
Looking to get involved in undergraduate research of find funding opportunities? Here’s how to explore the many programs and resources across campus.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH CENTER FOR THE SCIENCES (URC-SCIENCES)
The URC-Sciences hosts 9 research programs available for undergraduates researching in the life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering.
Explore all URC-Sciences programs here
DIVISIONS & DEPARTMENTS
Divisions & Departments offer their own research programs and scholarships like SEAS’s Undergraduate Research Program and the Biomedical Research Minor.
Check your department’s website for specific offerings.
CENTER FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND SCHOLAR ENRICHMENT (CSSE)
CCSE assists students in finding and apply for scholarships, research grants, and fellowships.
INDIVIDUAL LAB FUNDING
Some faculty offer direct funding to students for research presentations, publications, and travel support.
Talk to your lab manager or Principal Investigator (PI) to explore options.
LIST OF UCLA & NON-UCLA PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS & GRANTS
We’ve put together a list of programs, scholarships, and funding opportunities – both at UCLA and beyond. This list isn’t not all-inclusive, but it’s a good place to start. This includes summer research opportunities.
Explore the other tabs on this page.
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RESEARCH PROGRAMS & FUNDING AT UCLAÂ
PROGRAM (with link)Â | ELIGIBLE DEPARTMENTSÂ | APP DEADLINEÂ
2025-2026Â |
TYPE OF PROGRAMÂ |
All STEMÂ |
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Undergraduate Research Fellows Program (URFP)Â
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All STEM Majors | November |
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Undergraduate Research Scholars Program Â
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Junior and Senior STEM Majors | June |
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Biomedical Research Minor | STEM Majors | Friday of Week 5 (quarterly) |
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AAP ScholarshipÂ
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AAP students with GPA ≥ 2.75 | February |
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Center for Diverse Leadership in Sciences Fellowship | Any major with Environmental Focus | Unknown |
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McNair Research Scholars ProgramÂ
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Juniors & transfers from all majorsÂ
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November |
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Break Through Tech AIÂ | All majors (focus on computing, data science, AI)Â Â
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January |
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Pathways to Science (External Program)Â | All STEM (URM students encouraged, all welcome)Â
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Rolling / varies |
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TANMS REU (External Program)Â Â
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Unknown | December |
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DOE STARS (External Program)Â | Undergrads at Minority Serving Institutions in STEMÂ
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December |
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Engineering |
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Engineering Undergraduate Research Program | Engineering | Varies by department |
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CEED’s RISE-UP Program | Engineering and computing studentsÂ
(URM students encouraged, all welcome)Â Â |
Freshman: AprilÂ
Transfers: May |
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Life Sciences |
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HHMI Pathways to Success | Incoming Life Sciences Majors (URM students encouraged, all welcome) | June  |
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I²URP | Juniors in biomedical-related majors | September |
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Scheibel Scholars | Juniors & Seniors in NeuroscienceÂ
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MarchÂ
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Scheibel Scholars (Summer Research)Â | Juniors & Seniors in NeuroscienceÂ
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March |
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Psychology Research Opportunity Programs (PROPS)Â | Psychology majors (URM students encouraged, all welcome)Â
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October |
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Physical Sciences |
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Queen’s Road Foundation Undergraduate Fellowship | Physical Sciences Majors | July |
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Gold Family ScholarshipÂ
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Chemistry majors with financial needÂ
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February |
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Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship | Chemistry majorsÂ
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March |
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SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAMS & FUNDINGÂ Â
PROGRAM (with link)Â | ELIGIBLE DEPARTMENTSÂ | APP DEADLINEÂ
2025-2026Â |
TYPE OF PROGRAMÂ |
UCLA SPUR (Summer Programs for Undergraduate Research)Â
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UCLA upper‑division undergrads across disciplinesÂ
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Varies | 8‑10 week faculty research with stipend |
BRI‑SURE (Brain Research Inst. Summer Experience)Â
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Rising Jr/Sr, MARC or honors students | January | 8‑week neuroscience research; stipend |
Public Health Scholars Training ProgramÂ
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Public health–interested undergradsÂ
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January | Local internships, leadership & workshops |
Amgen Scholars at UCLAÂ
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STEM majors (esp. life sciences)Â
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FebruaryÂ
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Research, housing & networking |
David Harold Blackwell Summer InstituteÂ
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Undergrads in math & theoretical computer scienceÂ
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FebruaryÂ
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6‑week applied math/CS research |
Neuroscience Scholars Program (UCLA)Â
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Sophomores & juniors in neuroscienceÂ
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FebruaryÂ
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10‑week research, stipend, workshops |
URC‑Sciences Summer ProgramÂ
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UCLA STEM undergrads | March | 10‑week research + scholarships |
Bruins in Genomics (B.I.G.)Â
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STEM/genomics‑interested undergradsÂ
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MarchÂ
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8‑week genomics immersion |
UC LEADS (Summer Component)Â
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STEM upper‑div students | MarchÂ
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Leadership, doctoral prep & summer research |
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