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:

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 program runs quarterly during the academic year.

  2. Stipends are between $500-$1000 per quarter and based on intern commitment.

  3. Internships are awarded in STEM fields, with priority given to projects that fall within the research scope of MRL. 

  4. Applicants need to identify a faculty mentor and research project prior applying (contact the Program Coordinator for guidance). 

For questions about the RISE program, please email the RISE Coordinator, RISE@mrl.ucsb.edu

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

Fall: October 5th, 2026 │ Winter: January 8th, 2027│ Spring: April 2nd, 2027
Scenes from the internship (students in labs)