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UC Santa Barbara Summer Sessions
2027 Summer Camps / Camp directory / UC Santa Barbara Research Mentorship Program
Santa Barbara, California
UC Santa Barbara Research Mentorship Program
Work with a research mentor from a question through data, a paper and an academic presentation.
UCSB’s RMP centers on active interdisciplinary research. Students match with an available project and mentor, work in libraries, laboratories or the field, and complete research writing and presentation courses. Research normally takes 35–50 hours per week.
University summer program
CAMP-CA-018
Program organizer & learning outcomes
University / venue relationship
UCSB operates the academic program; Summer Discovery provides the residential supervision and housing/meal package.
Credit / certificate
Two research courses carry 8 UCSB university credits; contact an advisor about any completion certificate.
Courses & activities
Research design and mentorship
Explore current interdisciplinary projects and research questions, methods and disciplinary practice.
Data and fieldwork
Collect data, conduct experiments, review literature or do fieldwork according to the project; topics change each year.
Technical research paper
Develop the abstract, objectives, methods, results, discussion and references of a research paper.
Research presentation and GRIT talks
Practice talks, posters and concise research pitches, then share findings at a formal symposium.
Camp features & life
8 university credits
Two interdisciplinary courses in research writing and presentation form an academic record; transfer is decided by the receiving institution.
Intensive mentored research
Mentors may be graduate students, postdoctoral researchers or faculty; full participation in preparation and campus components is required.
Separate academic and residential roles
Residential students live on campus under Summer Discovery supervision; local commuters must travel daily, including weekends.
Who might enjoy this camp?
- Students ready for sustained research in English
- Students comfortable with open questions and uncertain results
- Students seeking research writing and presentation practice
Minimum weighted academic GPA 3.80; full attendance is required, with no concurrent courses or programs. Admission is selective.
2027 dates & tuition
2027 dates & tuition
Contact an advisor
Online preparation + 6 weeks on-campus research
Contact an advisor
Online preparation: June 14–16, 2027; all program components are mandatory.
2027 fees, additional charges and cancellation terms: contact an advisor.
Travel & participation
International students may apply without TOEFL or other English-test scores; strong research communication in English remains important. Contact an advisor for visa and 2027 arrival/departure arrangements.
Permission from the mentor, principal investigator and academic-program director is required before reusing research for competitions, applications or further research.
Summer Discovery collects housing and meal charges separately. Application fees and enrollment deposits are nonrefundable; contact an advisor for 2027 amounts and refund deadlines.
Campus, venue & activity photos
Enquiries & Applications
Discuss this camp and participation arrangements with an ASCWORLD education adviser.
Enquiries & Applications