Welcome to UC San Diego’s undergraduate research portal for all students in all disciplines who wish to explore the rewards and challenges of undergraduate research.
Faculty on Research
This is a public research university with big classes, lots of competition and a huge opportunity for undergraduates: to work with cutting-edge researchers who invent the future. If you don’t try to get involved in research, you are missing out on one of the key reasons for being here.
Gabriele Wienhausen—Associate Dean of Biological Sciences
Guide to Undergraduate Research
Overview
What is undergraduate research? Why is it valuable to you as an undergraduate?
Self-Assessment
How to take stock before committing to a research project.
Projects: getting started
How to get an undergraduate research project off the ground.
End Results
How undertaking a research project can help you in the long run.
Ready to get started? Visit our Opportunities page.
News
Journal of Student Research (jofSR) — Call for Original Research or Review Manuscripts
The Journal of Student Research (JofSR) is a multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal affiliated with The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR). The deadline to submit original research or review of manuscripts is January 31, 2012. For more information on jofSR and how to submit visit http://www.jofsr.com.
Four UC San Diego Undergraduates Receive Undergraduate Library Research Prize
Undergrads demonstrate their stellar research skills in using library resources
Four undergraduate students at the University of California, San Diego have received the 2011 Undergraduate Library Research Prize for their outstanding research skills. The prize, which is co-sponsored by the UC San Diego Libraries, the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, and the UCSD Alumni Association, includes cash awards of $1000 and $500 for first and second place. Read more about UC San Diego's Undergraduate Library Research Prizewinners
Undergrads Spending the Summer as Full-time Researchers
Two dozen undergraduates at the University of California, San Diego have begun their summer of being full-time researchers with faculty advisors across campus. The Calit2 Summer Scholars are majoring in more than a dozen different fields from four academic divisions and are working on a wide range of projects. Read More about Undergraduate Researchers.