The Research Mentorship Program (RMP) at UC Santa Barbara is a competitive summer program, running about 6.5 weeks, for high-achieving high school students in grades 10-11. Students can choose a commuter or residential housing option. Participants are paired with a UCSB mentor — a graduate student, postdoc, or faculty member — and engage in hands-on, university-level research across a wide range of disciplines including biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, computer science, psychology, and the humanities. The program also includes the GRIT talks lecture series for professional development, campus immersion, and peer networking. International students are welcome and no English proficiency exam is required. Need-based scholarships are available with priority for California residents.
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UCSB Research Mentorship Program (RMP)
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About the Program
Eligibility
Open to high school students in grades 10-11 worldwide (outstanding 9th graders considered case-by-case). Minimum 3.80 weighted GPA required. Full attendance for the entire program is mandatory; concurrent enrollment in other courses is not permitted. No TOEFL/English proficiency exam required for international applicants.
Eligible Countries
All countries
How to Apply
Apply online at summer.ucsb.edu. Rolling admissions; submit transcripts and application materials. A mandatory preparation webinar is required after admission. Contact precollege@summer.ucsb.edu for questions.