The California Alliance for Minority Participation provides resources and opportunities to students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The program is sponsored by the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation at the National Science Foundation, and is part of the statewide CAMP program.
CAMP has several programs that support undergraduates including Summer and Academic year Research Internships and CAMP support towards successful completion of a degree in STEM.
Eligibility:
- UCSB undergraduate student in good academic standing
- Declared STEM major
- US citizen or permanent resident
CAMP Research Internships Program
The Summer and Academic Year Research Programs provide research experiences to CAMP eligible students. Interns work in a UCSB laboratory with a graduate student or postdoctoral researcher mentor. In addition to research, interns participate in professional development workshops and seminars. Interns present their research at the end of the programs.
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:
- The Summer CAMP program will run from June 15 - August 14, 2026.
- Internships will be awarded in all areas of science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
- The stipend for undergraduate interns is $6,000 total for 9 weeks at 35 hours/week.
Application information for the CAMP summer program:
- Application Info PDF
Summer 2026 CAMP Application deadline is Friday, February 13, 2026
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 3-4 professional development workshop during the quarter. Students present their research at the intern symposium at the end of each quarter.
Internship Awards:
- The Academic year CAMP program will run quarterly during the school-year
- Internships will be awarded in all areas of science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
- The stipend for undergraduate interns varies depending on the level of commitment identified by the intern each quarter and ranges between $500 and $1000.
Application information for the CAMP summer program:
- Application Info PDF
Application deadlines for 2025-2026 school year:
APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Fall Quarter: Monday, October 6th, 2025
Winter Quarter: Friday, January 9th, 2026
Spring Quarter: Friday, April 3rd, 2026
For questions about the CAMP Research Internship programs, please email the CAMP Coordinator, CAMP@mrl.ucsb.edu
CAMP Student Projects
For past projects please use the old site: here
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
Educational and Professional Development Support
- Career planning, internship opportunities, graduate school help, etc.
- Professional Help: Help with job searching, resumes, cover letters, interviews and more.https://career.ucsb.edu/get-hired
- Grad School Help: Help with deciding if grad school is right for you, the application process, including letters of rec and entrance exams, and more. https://career.ucsb.edu/explore-grad-school
Campus Learning Assistance Services (CLAS)
- Group tutoring led by CLAS tutors in three subjects: Biology & Chemistry, Math, Physics & Engineering, and Economics & Statistics
- Drop-In sessions led by CLAS tutors
- One-time workshops on a variety of topics
- One-on-one academic skills counseling
Educational Opportunity Program
- Focus on low-income and first-generation undergraduates, but everyone is welcome
- Services include peer mentors, grants, summer programs, and cultural centers
- Helping to support UCSB students in developing their leadership skills
- Services include workshops, programs, and courses
- Supports first-generation students in their academic pursuits
Financial Support
- Information on grants, scholarships, loans, work-study, summer-aid, Dream Scholars, and more
- Tool to help with managing day-to-day finances
- List of resources for a variety of people and situations
- Helps to provide food to the Gaucho community, as well as some other basic needs
- Workshops to help with learning about food, nutrition, and kitchen skills
- Free recipes
- Resources on a variety of basic needs, including food, housing, financial, and technology
Health and Well-Being
- Individual counselling as well as group counselling sessions
- Mental Health Peer Program: Resources, workshops, and more to help with understanding and coping with stressors, including college specific stressors
- Medical services, behavioral health, dental care, insurance help, and more
- Sexual Misconduct reporting: https://studenthealth.sa.ucsb.edu/contact-us/sexual-misconduct-reporting
Social and Cultural Resources
- Safe space for students of color, LGBTQIA+, and international students
- Events including lectures, panel discussions, films and videos, performances, poetry readings, and more
Women, Gender, and Sexual Equity
- Provides education on women’s issues, feminism, gender and social equity, and more
- Events covering topics such as self-advocacy, body positivity, and more
Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity
- UCSB’s LGBTQIA+ center
- Education resources, events, and resources for many intersectional identities
- List of UCSB’s registered campus organizations and their contact info
oSTEM (Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
- Organization designed to support LGBTQIA+ individuals in STEM fields
SACNAS (Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science)
- Supports Chicano, Hispanic, and Native American students in their pursuit of higher education in scientific fields
SASE (Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers)
- Supports the advancement of Asian scientists and engineers in education and employment
WiSE (Women in Science and Engineering)
- Promotes equal opportunity for women and girls in science and engineering