STUDENT RESEARCH PROGRAM (SRP 99)
UCLA’s Student Research Program (SRP 99) is designed as an entry-level research experience and allows undergraduates early in their academic careers to participate in research or engage in scholarly efforts under the direction of a faculty mentor.
Research projects may be faculty-initiated (students assist with faculty research) or student-initiated (faculty mentor students on students’ projects). For more information about SRP 99, please see SRP 99 Faculty Resources.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PORTAL
On the UCLA Undergraduate Research Portal you can:
- Post opportunities for undergraduates to assist you with your research; and
- Search for undergraduates who have the skills and knowledge to help you in your research plans.
Please visit the portal or watch the short video below for more information.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS AND TRAVEL GRANTS
The Undergraduate Research Center–Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences administers the following undergraduate research scholarship and grant programs:
- The Undergraduate Research Fellows Program (URFP) supports students engaged in research or creative inquiry in winter and spring quarters. Students apply by November 15. Fellows receive a $3,000 scholarship.
- The Undergraduate Research Scholars Program (URSP) supports juniors and seniors engaged in a departmental honors thesis or comprehensive 199 research or creative project. Students apply by June 20. Juniors receive a $4,500 scholarship, and seniors receive a $6,000 scholarship.
- The UCLA/Keck Humanistic Inquiry Undergraduate Research Awards (Keck) supports juniors and seniors engaged in a departmental honors thesis or comprehensive 199 research or creative project. Students apply by June 20. Students receive an $8,000 scholarship and $2,000 stipend for research or creative practice.
- The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program (MMUF) is a two-year program for students in select humanities and social sciences fields who intend to pursue a Ph.D. and a career in the academy. The program aims to diversify the professoriate. Students apply by November 15.
- Travel Grants are awarded on a competitive basis to students who are presenting their research or creative projects at virtual and in-person conferences.
RESEARCH WORKSHOPS
The Cornerstone Research Workshops help prepare undergraduates to conduct research successfully at UCLA. The workshop series introduces students to the notion of research itself and then offers them strategies, tools, and resources for each stage of the research process, from developing a research question to presenting and publishing their work.
We also offer Research Methods Workshops on topics such as interviewing methods and writing research and creative proposals.
Faculty members who are interested in having their students attend the workshops are encouraged to contact the Undergraduate Research Center at urhass@college.ucla.edu for more information.
RESEARCH REVEALED – HUMANITIES, ARTS, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Students who are poised to pursue research in north campus fields should be encouraged to apply for our Research Revealed program and its accompanying course, Research Practice 102: Research Revealed – Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.
In this program, students will gain a better understanding and appreciation of the role of the research university and how research is conducted and knowledge created in the humanities, arts, and social sciences. Coursework and seminar discussions will also prepare students for conducting their own research projects, applying for research programs, or assisting on faculty member projects in future quarters.
The course includes faculty guest speakers who will discuss their research work and processes. Faculty interested in speaking about their research during the seminar series should contact Dr. Kelly Kistner at kkistner@college.ucla.edu.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH WEEK
Undergraduate Research Week showcases and celebrates student research and creativity. Open to all UCLA undergraduates engaged in research or creative inquiry, the week provides opportunities for students to present their work as pre-recorded or live Zoom presentations and multimedia at the main event, the Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase.
INVITE US TO SPEAK
The Undergraduate Research Center regularly does presentations at events such as open houses, orientations, and senior meetings, and we are also available to speak in individual classes. We are happy to present on topics ranging from getting started with research at UCLA to more specific topics such as interviewing methods and writing research and creative project proposals. If you would like to arrange an event or virtual class visit, please contact us at urhass@college.ucla.edu.
NEWS AND CONTACT INFORMATION
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Undergraduate Research Center –
Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
A334 Murphy Hall
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(310) 825-2935
urhass@college.ucla.edu