
Undergraduate
Research
Participants work side by side with CAICE research teams and complete a research project during this exciting paid summer opportunity.
Summer Undergraduate Research
CAICE operates a summer research program for undergraduate students during each summer, with participants at multiple universities associated with the Center. Applications for Summer 2023 have been *EXTENDED* and will close February 18th 2023.
Benefits and Details
- Mentoring from top CAICE faculty, postdocs & graduate students in the CAICE network
- Conduct exciting hands-on scientific research
- 10 week program at a CAICE associated institution
- Preparation for graduate school, attend field trips & symposiums
- Presentation of your research results to other students and faculty at the conclusion of the program
- Receive a minimum stipend of $5000
- Reimbursement for out of town travel costs (up to $500)
- Housing & dining for full program duration
Who Should Apply?
- Application open to undergraduates with an interest in chemistry who would like to participate in cutting edge CAICE research
- Women, students from underrepresented groups, and military veterans are strongly encouraged to apply
- Priority will be given to current 2nd and 3rd year undergraduates
- Students from community colleges are encouraged to apply
- Open to U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents only
Application Instructions
- Fill out the application below or click here for the link.
This will include a personal statement, statement of interest, and contact information for a recommendation letter
- After you submit your application, an email will be sent to your selected reference/recommendation writer asking them to fill out a form on your behalf. Please follow up with them to make sure they do so.
This will include a personal statement, statement of interest, and contact information for a recommendation letter
Important Notes
- Applications are now open! The deadline for your application has been *EXTENDED* to February 18, 2023 and the Recommendation Form is due by February 24, 2023, otherwise your application will be considered incomplete
- Accepted participants will be notified in March 2023
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact Jeanette Starpine, the Director of Education, Outreach & Diversity jmcconnell@ucsd.edu.
If you have any questions, please contact Jeanette Starpine, the Director of Education, Outreach & Diversity jmcconnell@ucsd.edu.