Summer at UC Santa Barbara
Are you ready to immerse yourself in the stunning beaches and majestic mountains of Santa Barbara while engaging in rigorous academic pursuits? Positioned at the foothills of the Santa Ynez Mountains and overlooking the breathtaking Pacific Ocean, the University of California, Santa Barbara offers a vibrant living and learning environment where dreams come to life.
This summer, in partnership with Summer Discovery, UCSB is excited to present two enriching pre-college programs: the Research Mentorship Program (RMP) and the Summer Research Academies (SRA). These programs empower students to explore interdisciplinary subjects and gain invaluable experience through university-level research.
Participants will engage in transformative learning experiences designed to enhance their academic, professional, personal, and social growth. Under the guidance of esteemed faculty and alongside fellow passionate learners, you’ll develop critical skills and insights that will set you apart in your educational journey.
Join us at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and take the first step toward a brighter future. Embrace the opportunity to learn from leading instructors at one of America’s top public universities while surrounded by the natural beauty that inspires creativity and exploration. We can’t wait to welcome you to campus!
Top Activities in Santa Barbara, CA:
Relax and enjoy miles of sun-soaked beaches around UCSB
Dine, shop, and explore State Street, the heart of downtown Santa Barbara
Go bowling in downtown Santa Barbara
Explore the premier venue for contemporary at the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara
Head to the Funk Zone and immerse yourself in one of Santa Barbara's most vibrant and evolving neighborhoods.UC Santa Barbara Programs
Research Mentorship Program (RMP)
The Research Mentorship Program is a competitive summer program that engages qualified, high-achieving high school students worldwide in interdisciplinary, hands-on, university-level research. Students will be paired with a mentor (graduate student, postdoc, or faculty) and choose a research project from a long list of disciplines offered by the program each year.
Along with their mentor, students will learn about research techniques, gain insight into professional research-based opportunities, and mature their academic goals. The GRIT talks lecture series will connect students to some of the best minds within the UC Santa Barbara research community as they present their ground-breaking research and innovative technology. Along with these academic benefits, students will be immersed in university life and network with equally ambitious and curious peers.
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UC Santa Barbara's Summer Research Academies offer a dynamic summer experience that engages qualified high school students in project-based, directed research in STEM, Humanities, and Social Sciences fields. Students will take a 4-unit university course in which they choose and develop a research topic specific to the track they select, under the direction of an instructor who is conducting active research in that field.
Students will develop academic and professional skills by presenting their research findings in a capstone seminar, networking with peers, and experiencing university life in a challenging environment. The GRIT talks lecture series will connect students to some of the best minds within the UC Santa Barbara research community as they present their ground-breaking research and innovative technology. Along with these academic benefits, students will be immersed in university life and network with equally ambitious and curious peers.
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- Housing
- 3 meals during the weekday, 2 on the weekend
- Transportation for included activities
- Use of athletic and recreation facilities
- Blanket and pillow
- Safety and supervision
- Contact a program specialist for more information at 516-447-4907.
- Application fee
- Airfare and airport transfers
- Meals eaten off campus
- Medical expenses
- Laundry
- Linens
- Spending money
- For international students, the international registration fee is $379 (residential)
Note: the best airport to fly into for UC Santa Barbara is Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
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