Research Programs
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Each program is different and may offer additional opportunities beyond the research scholarship. You may apply for more than one program.
Achieve Scholars Program
The Achieve Scholars Program (ASP) helps students in all majors connect to Peer and Faculty mentors to learn about research and career development opportunities.
Learn more about Achieve Scholars ProgramCal-Bridge
The mission of the Cal-Bridge program is to increase the number of California State University (CSU) students completing their bachelor's degree and successfully entering a PhD program to study physics, astronomy, computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related field.
Learn more about Cal-BridgeCal-Bridge Summer (CAMPARE)
The Cal-Bridge Summer (CAMPARE) program recruits undergraduate students from any field of science or engineering to participate in research projects in the summer in physics, astronomy, and astrobiology at world-class research sites across the country.
Learn more about Cal-Bridge Summer (CAMPARE)CPP-UCR Master's Bridges to PhD Program (B2D)
The NIH Bridges from MS to PhD program is a partnership between CPP and UCR with a goal to provide Master’s of science students from diverse groups, including those from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, low socio-economic backgrounds and those with disabilities, the technical, communication, and professional skills needed to successfully transition into PhD programs and develop careers as biomedical researchers.
Learn more about B2DEmerging Scholars Program
The Emerging Scholars Program is an initiative for early career students, that targets freshmen, sophomores, and first-year transfer students. The program's goal is to immerse students in research during a one semester period, through a blend of workshops, advising sessions, and community engagement activities students will build the essential skills needed to navigate the research processes.
Learn more about ESPEngage
The Engaging and Graduating Hispanic Students Through Undergraduate Research Program, or Engage for short, aims to provide broad access to undergraduate research for historically underserved students by creating a flexible model of engagement and through multiple touchpoints while also supporting student success.
Learn more about EngageProjects Hatchery
Projects Hatchery allows students to turn a meaningful and innovative idea into a fully realized project. Students are guided through every phase of development, from conception to implementation to completion.
Learn more about Projects HatcheryLSAMP
LSAMP provides academic support, advising, opportunities for networking and UR and preparation for graduate school.
Learn more about LSAMPMcNair Scholars
The McNair Scholars Program prepares undergraduate students for Ph.D. programs by promoting student success through developing skills, research, and mentorship.
Learn more about McNair ScholarsPathways to STEM
Pathways to STEM is a collaboration between Cal Poly Pomona, the Oak Crest Institute of Science, and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory to engage Citrus College and Mt. San Antonio College students in STEM exploration.
Learn more about Pathways to STEMRIO
RIO focuses on engaging underrepresented early career undergraduate students in faculty-mentored research experiences, with the guidance and support of staff and peer mentors.
Learn more about RIOSTARS
The STARS: Student Success and Transfer Articulation through Research and Support Services Undergraduate Research and Mentorship Experience Program seeks to engage STEM undergraduate students from Cal Poly Pomona, Mt. SAC, and Citrus College to engage in a research experience and related wrap-around services (such as workshops, advising, etc.).
Learn more about STARSSURE
SURE is a summer research experience for undergraduates where partnering community colleges send STEM students to participate in high-level faculty-mentored research projects.
Learn more about SURE