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

Getting Started In Research

How you can start your journey in research at UCSB.

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Research Directory

The Undergrad Research Directory is your go-to place for discovering new research projects taking place on campus.

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URCA Grant

The URCA grant is an opportunity for undergraduates to pursue their independent research projects with funding up to $750.

URCA Grant

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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Student Hours and Events

News and Updates

News

Call for Applications: Mashey M Bernstein Scholarship in Undergraduate Research

The award is for a student conducting research using the “Bernstein Journals 1962-1993” 

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First-Gen STEM Majors: Apply for the Gene and Susan Lucas Undergraduate Research Fund

Are you interested in funding to conduct research in a lab?

Continue Reading First-Gen STEM Majors: Apply for the Gene and Susan Lucas Undergraduate Research Fund