The RISE Program is sponsored by the Materials Research Laboratory, the College of Engineering, and the California Alliance for Minority Participation (CAMP) located at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Science and engineering students from UCSB acquire research experience in a variety of exciting fields through these internships. Interns meet regularly to share their experiences and report on their progress. The RISE program sponsors both school-year and summer research opportunities.
Eligibility:
- Current student at UCSB in a STEM major.
- Student in good academic standing
- US citizen or permanent resident
Application Information for School Year 2025-2026.
Application Information for Summer 2026 (application due Feb. 2026)
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For questions about the RISE Research Internship programs, please email the RISE Coordinator, RISE@mrl.ucsb.edu

