Support Undergraduate Research

The Dean of Undergraduate Education has set a goal of ensuring that no less than 75 percent of UCSC undergrads will have had direct research experience by they time they graduate. Our faculty have determined that research funds—small financial awards for students—are one of the most effective ways to enable more young people to do research. Students may use the funds for a capstone or thesis project, for summer or term-time research, for travel for their research, to cover other research expenses, or to present the results of their work at a professional conference.

We are seeking major gifts to support undergraduate research, but even small amounts—$500 to $1,000 per student—can make a big difference.

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