The California Alliance for Maximizing Potential program is focused on advancing inclusive excellence in STEM.  CAMP provides resources and opportunities to undergraduate students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The program is sponsored by the National Science Foundation, and is part of the statewide UC-CAMP Alliance.

CAMP has several programs that support UCSB undergraduates including Summer and Academic year Research Internships and CAMP support towards successful completion of a degree in STEM.

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Eligibility:

  1. Current UCSB undergraduate student in STEM major
  2. In good academic standing

GRE Prep Course

CAMP has partnered with The Princeton Review to offer an eight-week virtual GRE preparation course designed to help students build the skills and confidence needed for graduate school success. The course also includes: on-demand instructional lessons, 24 hours of expert-led live instruction, and practice materials and exams.

8-week virtual course | Fridays; Jan–Mar 2027 | 3 hrs/wk

Eligibility:

  • UCSB STEM junior or senior

  • 3.0+ cumulative GPA

If admitted to the program, CAMP Scholars must attend all the class sessions and take the practice exams.

Please apply here by December 6, 2026.

Summer Research Program

The Summer Research Program provides a 9-week intensive research experience for CAMP students interested in a career in science, engineering, technology or mathematics. Graduate student and postdoctoral researcher mentors provide one-on-one training and support for the research project. In addition to research, the interns also participate in weekly group meetings to develop oral presentation skills, attend special seminars and present their results at an end-of-summer poster session. Students also present their research at the statewide CAMP symposium the year after completing their internship. 

Internship Awards:

  1. The Summer CAMP program will run from June 14 - August 13, 2027.

  2. The stipend for undergraduate interns is $6,000 total for 9 weeks at 35 hours/week.

  3. Internships will be awarded in all areas of science, technology, engineering or mathematics.

  4. Students will need to identify a faculty mentor and research project before applying to the program. Please contact the Program Coordinator for guidance on how to identify a mentor and project. 

Complete Application | Summer CAMP Application

APPLICATION DEADLINE | Friday, February 12, 2027

Academic Year Research Program

The Academic year research program provides research support for students involved in research at UCSB during the school year.  Interns receive research training from graduate student and postdoctoral researcher mentors on a specified research project.  In addition to research, interns participate in professional development workshop during the quarter. Students present their research at the intern symposium at the end of each quarter. 

Internship Awards:

  1. The Academic year CAMP program will run quarterly during the school-year

  2. The stipend for undergraduate interns varies depending on the level of commitment identified by the intern each quarter and ranges between $500 and $1000.

  3. Internships will be awarded in all areas of science, technology, engineering or mathematics.

  4. Students will need to identify a faculty mentor and research project before applying to the program. Please contact the Program Coordinator for guidance on how to identify a mentor and project. 

Complete Application | School-Year CAMP Application 

Continuing Intern | CAMP Continuing Application
 

ACADEMIC YEAR APPLICATION DEADLINES:

Fall Quarter | Monday, October 5th, 2026

Winter Quarter | Friday, January 8th, 2027

Spring Quarter | Friday, April 2nd, 2027

For questions about the CAMP Research Internship programs, please email the CAMP Coordinator, CAMP@mrl.ucsb.edu

CAMP Student Projects

Student Resources

Research Support

If you would like to participate in undergraduate research with a UCSB faculty but do not know how to find a mentor or research project, please see the recorded workshop ‘How to Find a Research Mentor’.  In the workshop, Dr. Julie Standish, Intern Coordinator at the MRL, discusses ways to identify a mentor and connect with research faculty.

YouTube Video ‘How to Find a Research Mentor’  https://youtu.be/iMmUew4vx2

Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities (URCA)

  • Supports undergraduate students with educational opportunities, including grants and mentorship
  • Maintains the FRAP webpage that includes specific research opportunities advertised by faculty.
  • Coordinates the Undergraduate Research Colloquium in the Spring