Undergraduate Research
We strongly encourage undergraduates to participate in undergraduate research, providing hands-on experience in the laboratory under the guidance of our outstanding faculty. This experience equips you with skills and knowledge essential for graduate study or work in industry.
Participating in undergraduate research offers you the opportunity to:
- Work one-on-one with internationally distinguished faculty.
- Participate in cutting-edge research projects with far-reaching impact.
- Make significant contributions to a field you care about.
- Enhance your competitiveness for graduate or professional school admission or high-level employment.
To gain academic credit for undergraduate research, both on and off campus, learn about special studies courses (i.e. CHEM 197 and 199).
Academic and Industry Research Information and Opportunities
- Special Studies Application (e.g., CHEM 99, 197, 199)
- CAICE Undergraduate Summer Research Program
- Research Experience and Applied Learning (REAL)
- Undergraduate Research Hub (URH)
- UCSD Career Services Center
- Science Policy Internship Program (SPIP)
- Physical Sciences Undergraduate Summer Research Scholarship- 2023 application deadline has passed.
- Charles Perrin Summer Fellowship: 2024 application deadline has passed.
- Chemistry and Biochemistry Summer Research Fellowship: 2024 application deadline has passed.
- Academic Internship Program (AIP)
- UCSD Career Services Center and their Internship Supersite.