Research Programs

BUSP

The Biology Undergraduate Scholars Program (BUSP) is an undergraduate research program that caters to students who have an interest in research in Biology

    • It is a 2 year commitment

CAMP

California Alliance for Minority Participation (CAMP) is a program that helps retain students in STEM fields as well as facilitate their transition to graduate programs. There are two paths a student in this program can take:

    • CAMP Scholar: Receive stipend to do research during summer and/or during school year

    • CAMP Members: Participate in CAMP activities and workshops but do not receive the stipend

    • For more information click this link: https://urc.ucdavis.edu/camp

    • Deadline: Wednesday, October 14, 2022 @ 11:59 p.m.

    • Recommendation Letters Deadline: Monday, October 17, 2022 @ 11:59 p.m.

McNair

The McNairs program is designed to encourage students to pursue doctoral degrees and strongly encourages transfers to apply.

    • Need to have completed 90 units

    • Need a 3.0 GPA

    • Looking for students majoring in agriculture, biological sciences, physical sciences, social sciences, math, engineering, or humanities.

      • Not open to students who will go into medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, management, or law.

MURALS

The Mentorships for Undergraduate Research in Agriculture, Letters and Science (MURALS) is a two quarter program that allows students to partake in research through a project by a faculty member or an independent project the student wants to pursue with the consultation of a faculty member.

  • https://opportunity.ucdavis.edu/programs/murals/program

MURRPS

Mentorships for Undergraduate Research Participants in the Physical and Mathematical Sciences (MURRPS) is a program that aids students in physical and mathematical Sciences receive experience in their field through research and mentorship opportunities.

    • Must be a declared MPS major

    • GPA: 2.7

    • Must agree to participate in events, meetings, and assignments

    • For more information follow this link: https://urc.ucdavis.edu/murpps

    • Deadline: Friday, October 14, 2022 @ 11:59 p.m.

    • Recommendation Letters Deadline: Monday, October 17, 2022 @ 11:59 p.m.

UC LEADS

The UC Leads (Leadership Excellence Through Advanced DegreeS) Program helps STEM students

    • Science, technology, mathematics or engineering major

    • Two year program