1. The UCLA Undergraduate Research Landscape
Module 1:
The UCLA Undergraduate Research Landscape
Ilya Verzhbinsky and Tiffany Ju

2. Research at UCLA Nationally Ranked Medical Center

3. Types of Research Basic Translational Clinical Fundamental research
Aim to improve understanding and prediction of scientific theories and phenomena
Translational
Apply basic scientific findings to potential treatments
Combine various disciplines, techniques, expertise
Clinical
Determine safety and efficacy of medications, diagnostic products, treatments in humans

4. Fields of Research Clinical Basic/Translational MIMG, MCDB ...etc
Bioengineering
Neuroscience, Neurobiology ...etc

5. Fields of Research
!!! Your research lab doesn’t have to be in the same field as your major !!!!

6. Student Research Program (SRP)
Give undergraduates a chance to participate in research on campus
SRP 99 vs. 199
Receive course credit and/or letter grade
URC hosts SRP workshops/info sessions
Last one for fall quarter: TOMORROW (11/7), 5-6pm, 2320 LSB
More info here:

7. Undergraduate Research Portal
New resource by URC
Easily look for/filter for research opportunities
Create a profile for PI’s to find you
Or, contact department head/professors!
Contact list for department counselors:
List of UCLA departments/programs:

8. Funding/Scholarships for Research
Amgen Scholars Program
Summer program for sophomores/juniors/non-graduating seniors
BISEP
Summer program for students who completed freshman year
URFP
junior-standing
URSP
CARE
life/physical sciences, engineering
i2URP
junior-standing
MARC
junior/senior standing
UC LEADS
Physical sciences/engineering
Beckman
Chem/Biochem, MCDB, MIMG
Goldwater
sophomore/junior
More funding info here!