The RISE Program is sponsored by the Materials Research Laboratory and the College of Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Science and engineering students from UCSB acquire research experience during the school-year in a variety of exciting fields through these internships. Interns meet regularly to share their experiences and report on their progress. 

Eligibility:

  1. Currently enrolled student at UCSB in a STEM major.
  2. Student in good academic standing
  3. US citizen or permanent resident

Complete Application - RISE School-Year Application 

Continuing interns | Complete – Continuing RISE Application 

Research Internships in Science and Engineering:

School-Year Research Program

The Academic year research program provides research support for students involved in research at UCSB during the school year (Fall, Winter, Spring). 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 program runs quarterly during the school-year
  2. The stipend for undergraduate interns varies depending on the level of commitment identified by the intern each quarter (between $500-$1000/qrtr).
  3. Internships are awarded in 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. 

 

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

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

Fall: October 5th, 2026 │ Winter: January 8th, 2027│ Spring: April 2nd, 2027
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For questions about the RISE Research Internship programs, please email the RISE Coordinator, RISE@mrl.ucsb.edu

 

RISE - Research Participant Log (PDF)