About URCA
Developed as a resource to help guide students towards experiential education opportunities, URCA seeks to enhance undergraduates’ time at UCSB through participation in research and creative activities. Together, these programs work to foster individuals who are prepared to apply their learned skills towards their future personal, academic, and professional goals.
Finding Research
Research Directory
The Undergrad Research Directory is your go-to place for discovering new research projects taking place on campus.
URCA Week 2026
Events: May 11th - 15th
Applications open February 1 to March 20.
Join our info-sessions to learn more about the presentation formats and expectations.
Conference
Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
Time: 9 AM - 5:00 PM
Presentations and demonstrations
Poster Colloquium
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Location: Corwin Pavilion
Session A: Life and Psychological Sciences
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Session B: Technology, Society, and Culture
12:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Support for Students
Contact Us
If you're overwhelmed or curious about research and unsure where to begin, we're here to help you out.
Student Hours and Events
News and Updates
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First-Gen STEM Majors: Apply for the Gene and Susan Lucas Undergraduate Research Fund
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