Are you interested in earning a scholarship for conducting a two quarter-long or two year-long research or creative project in the humanities, arts, or social sciences?
Apply online: go to MyUCLA and choose “Campus Life” and then “Survey.” Students must complete the online URFP application for both URFP and MMUF, and fill out an authorization release form by 11:59 pm on November 15. For the MMUF program only, students must also submit a letter of recommendation from their faculty mentor by 11:59 pm onNovember 15.
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Undergraduate Research Fellows Program (URFP)
The Undergraduate Research Fellows Program (URFP) is a research scholarship program open to students of all class levels who are interested in completing an independent research or creative project under the guidance of a faculty mentor during winter and spring 2019. URFP participants receive a $2,000 scholarship!
Eligibility and Requirements:
Open to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are enrolled full-time
2.5 GPA or higher earned at UCLA (transfer students are eligible to apply without an established UCLA GPA)
Faculty mentor in the humanities, arts, or social sciences
Complete an independent research or creative project, departmental honors thesis, or capstone project in the humanities, arts, or social sciences during winter and spring 2019
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Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF) Program
The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF) program is a two year-long research scholarship program open to junior applicants* who are interested in completing a comprehensive research project, honors thesis, or capstone project under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
MMUF participants receive up to $15,000 in scholarships and funding during junior and senior year, and can receive an additional $10,000 in student loan reimbursement after the completion of a PhD program!
Eligibility and Requirements:
Junior-level standing as of fall 2018 (*also open to senior-level applicants who are staying an additional year)
3.25 GPA or higher earned at UCLA (transfer students are eligible to apply without an established UCLA GPA)
Faculty mentor in the humanities, arts, or social sciences
Complete a departmental honors thesis, capstone project, or independent comprehensive research project
Commitment to research and intention to enroll in a PhD program
Enroll in Honors 101I: Research Today during winter 2019
Enroll in Honors 101J: Mellon Mays Research Seminar each quarter
Submit Your Application: URFP and MMUF applications and letters of recommendation from faculty mentors are due at 11:59 pm on November 15. Apply on MyUCLA by choosing “Campus Life” and then “Survey.” Students must complete the online URFP application for both URFP and MMUF.
ATTEND A WORKSHOP
Tuesday, November 6
4-5 pm
Transfer Student Center (Kerckhoff 128)
Friday, November 9
3-4 pm
College Academic Counseling (Murphy A316-P)*please check in at the CAC front desk
GET ONE-ON-ONE HELP
Schedule an appointment with a URC-HASS Graduate Student mentor to brainstorm research topics or to get feedback on your research proposal and/or personal statement:
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR YOUR URFP & MMUF APPLICATION
Read a sample research proposal: Visit our office in Murphy A334 (next to College Academic Counseling) between 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday-Friday to read research and creative proposals written by past URC-HASS program participants
Schedule a one-on-one appointment: Schedule an appointment with one of our graduate student mentors to get help with your research proposal, personal statement, and application – call us at (310) 825-2935 or emailurhass@college.ucla.edu!
Not able to meet with one of our graduate student mentors? Check out these alternatives:
Get help with your project proposal:Schedule a free research consultation at Powell Library to get one-on-one help with developing your project idea
Receive feedback on your drafts: Visit the Undergraduate Writing Centerfor feedback on your personal statement and project proposal
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Email us: Email the Undergraduate Research Center at urhass@college.ucla.eduwith any questions about the URFP and/or MMUF application or program!
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