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 Research
Research Directory
The Undergrad Research Directory is your go-to place for discovering new research projects taking place on campus.
URCA Week 2026
Events: May 11th - 15th
Applications open February 1 to March 1
Conference
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 and Friday, May 15, 2026
Time: 8 AM - 5:30 PM
Presentations, demonstrations, and roundtables
Poster Colloquium
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Location: Corwin Pavilion
Session A: Life and Psychological Sciences
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Session B: Technology, Society, and Culture
12:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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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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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