Summer Research
The University of California, Riverside is a doctoral research university, a living laboratory for groundbreaking exploration of issues critical to Inland Southern California, the state and communities around the world. Reflecting California's diverse culture.The campus has an annual statewide economic impact of more than $1 billion.
The CNAS FSLC program continues this essential part of academic development by encouraging our scholars to perform scientific research in their first year at UC Riverside.
Whether pioneering sustainability, developing drug delivery mechanisms, or exploring life's evolution on a molecular level, UCR is discovering new answers to many of the 21st century’s greatest questions.
What is it all about?
Freshmen Scholars that complete the CNAS 1-year Freshman Scholars Learning Communities program and have a strong interest in a research career are encouraged to apply for the CNAS FSLC Summer Research Fellowship with our CNAS faculty.
Overall, it is an 10-week summer program, running from the third week in June through the last week in August. Students are expected to work 30-40 hours/week on their projects. Students will also meet weekly with the Dean and fellow award recipients to discuss and share their research.
To request the CNAS FSLC Research Fellowship Application, please email our program here. Alternatively, click on the link on the top right to download the form.
