The UCSB-CSU Summer Research Institute at UC Santa Barbara provides mentored research experiences in all disciplines to CSU Channel Islands, Fullerton, Long Beach, and Northridge students who are seeking to gain experience and prepare for master’s and doctoral programs at UC Santa Barbara or other UC campuses. This program targets talented and motivated students who can benefit from research opportunities, additional academic support, and career development. It aims to foster and support students in scholarly research endeavors to help them achieve their personal and professional goals as undergraduates and to prepare them for their next challenge.
The UCSB-CSU Summer Research Institute is part of the University of California’s Growing Our Own initiative, which aims to build sustainable pathways for California students to the professoriate.
Program Dates
- June 23 – August 8, 2025
- For those living on-campus: June 22, 2025 (move-in); August 9, 2025 (move-out)
UCSB-CSU SRI Scholar Activities
This program offers research and graduate school preparation guided by UC Santa Barbara’s Graduate Division staff, faculty, and graduate student mentors. Scholars are matched individually with UCSB faculty and graduate student mentors who provide training and support. Scholars are provided with an excellent opportunity to explore their discipline, experience research, and improve their opportunities for future study in their chosen field.
Program Offerings
Participants are matched individually with UCSB faculty and graduate student mentors who provide training and support fitted to the individual interests and academic goals of the scholar.
Participants broaden their professional and academic experiences through workshops and presentations to peers, staff, and academics.
Participants are fully funded as part of their summer research experiences via summer stipend. Housing accommodations or an additional transportation stipend will be provided depending on participants’ housing preferences.
Participants are provided with an excellent opportunity to explore their discipline, experience research, and improve their opportunities for future study in their chosen field.
Eligibility & Financial Assistance
The UCSB-CSU Summer Research Institute is open to any student who meets all of the following requirements:
- Currently enrolled at CSU Channel Islands, Fullerton, Long Beach, or Northridge in an undergraduate or master’s program
- U.S. citizens or permanent residents
- Students with AB540 and/or DACA status are eligible to apply
- Completion of at least the sophomore year by June 2025, or is currently enrolled as a master’s student
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Students interested in obtaining a doctoral degree from University of California
- We encourage applications from individuals who have perspectives or experiences of groups:
- who are historically underrepresented in higher education
- who are under-resourced
- Seven-week summer research experience working with a UCSB faculty and graduate student mentor
- Weekly academic enrichment and professional development workshops
- Participation in end-of-summer academic poster presentation to showcase your research work
- All UCSB-CSU Summer Research Institute participants will receive a $5,000 stipend
- UC Santa Barbara’s Graduate Division will pay for on-campus housing for participants
Expectations
Applicants are expected to list two UC Santa Barbara faculty members with whom they are interested in conducting research during the summer program. Information about UC Santa Barbara faculty members can be found at their respective department websites.
Application Information
Applications are closed for summer 2025
Questions?
Email our UCSB Graduate Admissions, Outreach, and Diversity team.