SUMMER PROGRAMS

Summer Programs in Undergraduate Research (SPUR): 10 programs offering hands-on research experience working in the lab of a distinguished UCLA faculty member for eight to ten weeks in the summer.

BISEP: A 6-week summer program for students completing their freshman year in a life science, chemistry or biochemistry major at UCLA. 

BRIDGE PROGRAM for COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS: BRIDGE PROGRAM for COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS: The Summer Bridge Program provides community college students an opportunity to work full time in the research lab of a UCLA faculty member. Students receive a stipend, learn research skills, and attend seminars to prepare them for successful transfer and introduce them to academic research and careers in science. Applications for Summer 2008 will be due in March 2008.

Amgen Scholars Program: A National program to increase learning and networking opportunities for students committed to pursuing a career in biomedical science. The 25 students selected for this program (12 UCLA undergraduates and 13 from other 4-year colleges and universities) will work 10-weeks in a UCLA laboratory. They will also take writing workshops and attend lively weekly seminars with invited faculty.

Research in Industrial Projects for Student (RIPS) Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS): A nine-week summer research program for undergraduates in the sciences, math and engineering, sponsored by the Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics.  Student teams work on industrial projects sponsored by industry, such as Pixar, Symantec, and JPL.  Apply by Feb. 15.

NGGSRI: An eight-week summer program providing lab experience for UCLA students completing their freshmen year and selected Bridge Program participants.

Please also see the link at the left to learn more about summer programs at other institutions.