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UROC Researchers Program

The UROC Researchers Program provides students opportunities to engage in paid/course credit research placements at any time during their undergraduate careers under the mentorship of a professor or research partner. Students across disciplines and majors are encouraged to participate.

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Engagement in undergraduate research is a fantastic way to build your scholarly identity! 

Participating students gain valuable inquiry skills, grow their professional network, and have access to resources that can support long-term academic and career goals. Interested undergraduate students must identify and connect with a faculty-mentored project before applying to the UROC Researchers Program. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with UROC staff for guidance and support. 

Program applications are open throughout the year. Please contact UROC for specific deadlines. 

Program Specifics

  • Engagement with research mentors from within the CSUMB faculty or Monterey Bay region. 
  • Students are eligible to receive a stipend for up to 3 academic terms (grant-dependent) or receive course credit. 
  • Individualized guidance towards research, graduate school, fellowships, and research applications. 
  • Opportunities to present research products at on-campus and/or national research events. 
  • Access to additional research, travel, and scholarship opportunities. 
  • Monthly cohort meetings
  • More information can be found on our FAQs.