About URCA
Developed as a resource to help guide students towards experiential education opportunities, URCA seeks to enhance undergraduates’ time at UCSB through participation in research and creative activities. Together, these programs work to foster individuals who are prepared to apply their learned skills towards their future personal, academic, and professional goals.
Finding and Funding Research
Research Directory
The Undergrad Research Directory is your go-to place for discovering new research projects taking place on campus.
URCA Grant
The URCA grant is an opportunity for undergraduates to pursue their independent research projects with funding up to $750.
Support for Students
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If you're overwhelmed or curious about research and unsure where to begin, we're here to help you out.
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URCA Grant - Call for Applications
By applying for the URCA Grant you become an integral part of the research community at UCSB and will develop important skills like taking a research project from conception to completion, learning how a typical grant application process works and getting hands-on experience with research.
To qualify for an URCA grant, you must meet a few general requirements and submit a completed proposal online by the application deadline. If you receive an URCA grant, you must present your work at URCA Week the following May.
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Bentson Scholarship Program in Marine and Aquatic Science
If you are interested in applying for the Bentson Scholarship please click the button above and complete the google form with the following by October 15, 2024:
1. Scholarship application questionnaire.
2. Resume/CV (limit 2 pages)
3. Submit a copy of your UCSB transcript
4. Ask ONE person that will provide a letter of recommendation on your behalf
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