Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The CAMP Summer Research Program provides a 9-week intensive research experience for CAMP eligible students interested in a career in science, engineering, technology or mathematics. Graduate student and postdoctoral researcher mentors provide one-on-one training and support for the research project. In addition to research, the interns also participate in weekly group meetings to develop oral presentation skills, attend special seminars and present their results at an end-of-summer poster session. Students also present their research at the statewide CAMP symposium the year after completing their internship.

Internship Awards:

• Internships will be awarded in all areas of STEM
• US Citizen or Permanent resident
• Identify as member of under-represented group:  Black/African American, Native American/Alaskan, Pacific Islander, Latino/Latina/Hispanic 
• Must be an enrolled undergraduate student in Fall 2023 

With funding provided by the UCSB Coastal Fund, and in collaboration with the Sea Grant Extension Program at UCSB's Marine Science Institute, two undergraduate student internships are available to help with a project investigating the biology and possible impacts of a parasitic castrator on the California king crab, a commercially important fished species. Initial efforts will focus on methods for assessing and defining the life cycle of the parasite.

Comfortable working with marine invertebrates and seawater systems Competence in laboratory methods (microscope use, etc) Ability to work independently and with team Minimum 5 hours per week, preferably 10 hours per week.

The FUERTE Program is geared towards undergraduates who are interested in environmental, marine, and conservation biology. FUERTE is specifically recruiting Freshmen who will be Sophomores when they begin the program. The overall goal of FUERTE is to help you develop the skills you need for a career in such sciences, areas that specifically involve fieldwork when doing the research. This program is a 3-year commitment, and includes 2 summers of paid research plus funds to cover living expenses.

For requirements and applications go to FUERTE

Join the FUERTE Team!
There is no cost to participate in FUERTE.

We are looking for motivated students interested in ecological field work - first timers welcome. Paid and internship positions are available for undergraduates to assist with a large ecological restoration project in the Santa Clara River (Ventura County). Students will participate in all aspects of restoration including collecting, growing, and planting native plants, weed control, biological assessments, and related research data collection and analysis. A valid driver's license and transportation (mileage paid) are helpful but not required.