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UCI is noted internationally for its rich academic programs
and the quality of its faculty. The campus' long standing
commitment to undergraduate education yields strong programs
across all academic disciplines. The School of Social
Sciences endorses an array of research programs for
undergraduate students to pursue during their college
careers. These programs are comprehensive and offer a
hands-on experience for undergraduates to conduct research
and attain a deeper understanding of the process.
Furthermore, these experiences enhance their academic
qualifications and make them more competitive candidates for
graduate school.
UCI RESEARCH PROGRAMS
Undergraduate
Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
This program provides the opportunity and access to
professional environments conducive to research advancement
and career skills development. UROP also helps
undergraduates to receive funding for their research. UROP
hosts an annual symposium and publishes an undergraduate
research journal every Spring quarter.
Summer
Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)
Provides funding for UCI undergraduates from all disciplines
who are conducting summer research projects or creative
activities under the guidance of UCI faculty members.
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Summer Academic
Enrichment Program (SAEP)
This program was established in 1991 and was designed to
enhance specific analytical and research skills and to
prepare participants for graduate school. SAEP is an
intense, five-week residential summer program. It exposes
the students to analytical writing, statistics, and numerous
graduate school workshops. Each year's cohort is comprised
of approximately 18-20 students.
Social Sciences Research Participation Lab
Each quarter there are many classes which offer extra-credit
points to students who choose to participate in research
experiments through the Human Subjects Pool.
RESEARCH EDUCATION
ADVANCEMENT
PROGRAM (REAP)
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The objective of this program is to introduce undergraduate
students to the theories, principles, and methods of
conducting quantitative and qualitative research in Social
Sciences. The program will acquaint students with general
issues involved in conducting research, including: ethics,
validity, reliability, and instrument construction. More
specifically, through a series of workshops and dialogues,
REAP will teach students about the various components of
research, including: conducting a literature review,
formulation of research questions, statement of hypotheses,
theory, selection of subjects, research design, and data
collection methods. Throughout the year and with
supervision, students will generate and develop their own
research interests and produce an original research proposal
in their field of specialization. The program will also
consist of three tiers that will facilitate student growth
through the different levels of research. The program will
allow students to become strong scientist-practitioners and
will result in a certification of research.
Research Awards Given to the School of Social Sciences
The School of Social Sciences offers several competitive
scholarships to students committed to academic excellence.
To be eligible for all of the following scholarships, you
must be a declared major within the School of Social
Sciences.
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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The California
Alliance for Minority Participation (CAMP)
The California Alliance for Minority Participation (CAMP) in
Science, Engineering, and Math, is a statewide initiative
funded by the National Science
Foundation (NSF). The objective of CAMP is to increase
the quality and quantity of underrepresented students
receiving baccalaureate degrees in science, engineering and
mathematics (SEM) at the University of California (UC), and
to make a substantial contribution to the SEM education
pipeline. The CAMP program began at UC Irvine in 1991;
currently, eight UC campuses participate in the program.
–CAMP Initiative
CAMP Summer Science Scholars present their research in
preparation for the two upcoming national conferences,
SACNAS- October 21 – 24 and MAES, in October. In addition to
the students who stay at UCI and conduct summer research,
all students who have conducted research at other
institutions, Sandia National Lab, Cal Tech, Berkeley, NIH,
come and present their research at this symposium. Mexican
American Engineers and Scientists Conference. These scholars
may also present at American Association for the Advancement
of Science, American Chemical Society, American Mathematical
Society, American Physical Society CAMP Undergraduate
Symposium and UROP Conference.
For more information contact Kika Friend at
kika@uci.edu
Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program - The
University of Rochester
The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program
supports active research participation by undergraduate
students in any of the areas of research funded by the
National Science Foundation. REU projects involve students
in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in
research projects specifically designed for the REU program.
Undergraduate Student
Research Program (USRP)
The National Aeronautics and
Space Administration Undergraduate Student Research
Program (USRP) offers undergraduates across the United
States mentored internship experiences at NASA Centers and
research support facilities. The NASA Undergraduate Student
Research Program is NASA’s largest nationwide internship
program.
Mount
Desert Island Biological Laboratory Undergraduate Student
Fellowships
The Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory occupies a
special niche in the history of twentieth-century biology
and medicine. Only a few biological laboratories exist
dedicated to basic research in a marine environment. MDIBL’s
mission is to study marine organisms to discover mechanisms
of biological significance that advance human health.
Scientists at MDIBL carry out this mission using marine
species as tools for basic investigation in physiology,
molecular and cellular biology and toxicology. MDIBL is
internationally known for discoveries leading to advances in
cardiovascular, lung and kidney disease.
MEDICAL SCHOOL SUMMER
RESEARCH -
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OUT OF STATE SUMMER RESEARCH
OPPORTUNITIES
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Committee on
Institutional Cooperation (CIC)
Headquartered in the Midwest, the Committee on Institutional
Cooperation (CIC) is a consortium of the Big Ten
universities plus the University of Chicago. For half a
century, these 12 world-class research institutions have
advanced their academic missions, generated unique
opportunities for students and faculty, and served the
common good by sharing expertise, leveraging campus
resources, and collaborating on innovative programs.
Governed and funded by the Provosts of the member
universities, CIC mandates are coordinated by a staff from
its Champaign, Illinois headquarters.
The Nebraska
Experiment Program to Stimulate Competitive Research
This is a statewide program supported by the National
Science Foundation to Assist university faculty and students
in developing competitive research programs in specifically
targeted areas selected by a statewide committee appointed
by the Governor. Open to students pursuing bachelor degrees
in the area of science, engineering, mathematics or
technology.
The University of
Utah - Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP)
The Department of Psychology at the University of Utah
invites you to apply for our Summer Research Opportunity
Program (SROP-Psychology) for underrepresented students. The
goal of SROP-Psychology is to increase the number of
underrepresented students who enter Ph.D. programs in
psychology, helping to diversify the field and broaden the
range of perspectives.
University of Pennsylvania
Wharton SPUR is a unique program that will provide a select
group of up to 10 highly motivated students an opportunity
to design and perform in-depth research over a 10-week
period in the summer under the guidance of some of Wharton’s
preeminent faculty members
University of Kansas
The Madison & Lila Self Graduate Fellowship at the
University of Kansas helps support summer Undergraduate
Research Programs (URPs) and Research Experience for
Undergraduate (REU) programs. Promising undergraduate
students have unique opportunities to be involved in
research activities. The Self Graduate Fellowship helps
support students and departments and also provides a
professional development seminar for all campus REU
students.
University of Maryland
The Summer Research Initiative (SRI) was created in 1999 by
the Office of the Dean in the
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) and is
supported by the Office of the Provost, the Graduate School,
the Office of the Vice President for Research and the
College. In addition, SRI is made possible, in part, by a
grant from the
National Science Foundation (AC-SBE AGEP). The program
has a special emphasis on population groups underrepresented
in the behavioral, social and economic science fields (i.e.,
African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Alaska
Natives, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders).
University of Wisconsin Madison
The University of Wisconsin-Madison offers 11 Summer
Research Opportunities to undergraduate students. It is a
unique chance for undergraduates to work closely with
faculty mentors and graduate students in their major
discipline. Students accepted into research programs are
matched with faculty whose expertise and interests match the
student’s research interest. Students gain valuable skills
for success in post-graduate studies and careers in their
chosen field. Upon completing their summer research,
students have the opportunity to present and receive reviews
of their individual work.
PUBLIC POLICY AND LAW
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Princeton
University's Woodrow Wilson School - Junior Summer Institute
UC Berkeley - Public Policy and International Affairs
Program (PPIA)
U.S. State Department
The University of Texas
at Austin, Research Experience for Undergraduates
Summer Research Diversity Fellowships in Law and Social
Science for Undergraduate Students
The American Bar Foundation sponsors a program of summer
research fellowships to interest undergraduate students from
diverse backgrounds in pursuing graduate study in the social
sciences. The summer program is designed to introduce
students to the rewards and demands of a research-oriented
career in the field of law and social science.
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