Undergraduate Research Program | OASA

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Percentage of 2022 graduating seniors who participated in research by graduation
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About
The Undergraduate Research Program is a new initiative from the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science to develop first-in-class research opportunities that lead to undergraduates who are well-informed about engineering career opportunities in both academic and corporate settings.
UCLA Samueli boasts some of the world’s top researchers working at the forefront of technological innovation. In collaboration with multiple UCLA schools as well as universities around the globe, the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science is leading initiatives that have the potential to change our world.
URP has two programs – the academic year program and the summer program.
There are 8 peer advisors between UIP and URP.
Get to know this year’s team of peer advisors
here
Program Components
URP spans the academic year and consists of several workshops and activities.
Technical Presentation Lab
Poster Workshops
Undergraduate Research Week Poster Day
Professional Development Workshops and Industry Info-Sessions
End of Year Awards Reception
Program Benefits
Master various skills, including deciphering technical journal articles and communicating research findings.
Advising on securing paid research or industry positions.
Network with industry representatives in an intimate setting.
Be recognized for your research and receive an official certificate signed by the Dean.
Qualify for a $750 award for Best Poster and/or Best Presentation.
Peer Advising
Meet the Team
Book a Peer Advising Appointment
Click to access our Peer Advising Resource Guide!
Join Drop-In Advising Zoom
Upcoming Events & Opportunities
Undergraduate Research Week: Present Your Research
The Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase, the main event of Undergraduate Research Week, will take place on May 19, 2025, featuring live-streamed panels where students will share 5-10 minute presentations of their research and creative projects, followed by Q&A. These presentations will be organized into topical panels across three sessions throughout the day. Additionally, from May 18-22, 2025, visitors can explore multimedia and recorded presentations on the Undergraduate Research Week website, which will feature an interactive display of projects organized by field. Students interested in presenting their work can apply by
April 15th
. Please refer to the
URC Sciences website
for more information.
Quarterly Research Fair
URP Spring 2026 Research Fair
Date: Tuesday, May 12
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: Mong Auditorium and Cohen Room, E-VI
Spring 2026 Weekly Research Opportunities
Research Opportunities
Join the URC Sciences Mailing List
Join the Undergraduate Research Center – Sciences mailing list to be notified of scholarships, programs, events, and other resources! They send out monthly newsletters and additional reminders for upcoming research-related opportunities.
here
UC Leads
This program provides students in the STEM fields with experiences that prepare them to assume positions of leadership in academia, industry, government, and public service. To learn more about this opportunity, please see
here
URC-Sciences Summer Program
The URC-Sciences is offering a 10-week opportunity for UCLA undergraduates to undertake research with a UCLA faculty and receive professional development through workshops and seminars. To learn more about this opportunity, please see
here
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory is proud to support a robust student internship program, hosting over 1,800 student and post-graduate interns each year. Apply
here
for internships. The LANL Summer Educational Programs and Fellowships Programs give students the opportunity to work with scientists on research projects that address emerging challenges in national security. Apply
here
for summer educational and fellowship programs.
Opportunity from Amgen
Interested in industry before entering graduate school? Well, Amgen has the perfect opportunity for you! Amgen is seeking ambitious recent STEM graduates who plan to pursue Ph.D. or M.D. degrees and would like to gain
two years of paid industry experience
to strengthen their training and enhance their future success. For more information, please see this attached
flyer
Publishing Research
Click this link to see the journal publications of our students!
Are you a student looking for funding to attend conferences to present your research? Then please fill out these forms: 1)
2) Broader URP-sciences funding application:
Read Our Weekly URP Newsletter Here
Our weekly URP newsletter is sent to around 4,000 engineering students, and it’s packed with amazing information about research opportunities, resources, events, and more!
To read our latest and past newsletters from this quarter, click
here
Subscribe To Our Newsletter
Join our mailing list to receive the latest news about our Undergraduate Research Program/Undergraduate Internship Program.
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Research Resouces
Wondering How to Get into a Research Lab?
Looking to find a research lab and don’t know where to start? Our experienced Peer Advisors have crafted a guide to help you out. Click
here
to embark on your lab search!
Check out our YouTube! We have informational videos that will optimize your chances of getting into a research lab.
– Click
here
if you are interested in learning how to attend a research conference
– Click
here
if you are interested in learning how to apply to Grad school
Winter Student Organizations & Activities
WINTER 2024 SITE IS LIVE!! Click
here
to explore engineering orgs at UCLA.
This platform seeks to connect students, particularly first years and transfers, to engineering organizations. Check out the general Winter opportunities and specific Transfer opportunities to get involved! More information can be found
here
Career Center Advising
Drop-in Advising
(Virtual and In-person)
Visit the Career Center virtual drop-in room or come the Career Center in-person located at the Strathmore Building, 2nd floor. You will be able to get help with resume/cover letter reviews and job and internship questions.
Hours
Tuesday-Thursday
10:00am-2:00pm
Access Virtual Drop-In Sessions
Transfer Resources
Did you know only 47.8% of transfers gain internship experience by graduation?
(Source: 2025 Senior Exit Survey) We offer 1:1 peer advising to help you prepare for and find internship, research, and job opportunities!
Schedule a peer advising appointment
here
to get started.
ENGINEERING TRANSFER STUDENT CENTER (ETC)
The Engineering Transfer Center at UCLA Samueli provides resources and support current engineering transfer students (eTransfers), visibility and advocacy for the transfer community, and works with local community colleges to support the engineering pipeline.
Please see our
Transfer Center Website
or stop by at 6288 Boelter Hall for additional transfer resources.
Incoming Transfers
Check out
eTransfer 101
, a workshop series designed to prepare you for your first year at UCLA, as well as our eTransfer Success Timeline:
Follow through using the New Transfer Checklist below:
Stay Tuned for our HOW TO: Transfer YouTube Series!
Discover Types of Research
UCLA Engineering’s Six Critical Areas of Research
Research Centers and Institutes
Faculty Expertise Directory
Departmental Research Pages
Bioengineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Finding a Lab
Explore these resources to find a lab that’s a good fit for you:
Pathways to Science
(national database of research opportunities supported by NSF)
UCLA Research Portal
UCLA Undergraduate Research Center – Sciences
Other Research Programs and Opportunities
Getting Course Credit for Research
ENGR 24: Finding an Undergraduate Research Opportunity Seminar
ENGR 24 is a new course offered during Spring quarter designed to help engineering students secure their first research position! Take a look at the
syllabus (S23)
and
infosession (W23)
to learn more.
Additional Courses:
Learn how to
enroll in a research-based course (94, 194, 199)
SRP 99: Student Research Program
Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)
Currently looking for research, or already in a lab? The Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) is an umbrella program that scaffolds summer undergraduate research opportunities at UCLA Samueli Engineering, including Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU). SURP is a 10-week program and runs from June 24 to August 30 for Summer 2024.
If you are new to research and/or are interested in doing full time, in person, paid summer research, SURP could be a great fit for you! If you are interested in participating in the UCLA Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP), schedule a peer advising session with Solia or Ananya this quarter!
Visit this
website
for more information about the program.
Summer Research Opportunities
List of opportunities
UCLA
SURP program
(10 week research program)
Stanford Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship
(SURF) – International Student Friendly
Stanford Engineering Research Introductions
(SERIS)
Stanford Exposure to Research and Graduate Education
(SERGE)
Summer Research Program SCAMP 2024 – La Jolla, CA
The University of Michigan Samuel & Jean Frankel Cardiovascular Center
(Frankel CVC) is 2024 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program – a 10-week fellowship will be held May 28, 2024 through August 2, 2024.
To access the application and learn more about the program, visit our website at
For questions, please email
fcvc-surf@med.umich.edu
Drop by Boelter 6288 during our hours 9am-5pm to talk to one of our peer advisors about getting into research or feel free to contact us anytime at
urp@seas.ucla.edu