Undergraduate Research Programs

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

The recorded Winter 2021 Majors Meeting on Finding a Summer Research Opportunity is here: Majors Meeting Recording. The links from the meeting can be found here: Majors Meeting Links. A UC San Diego login is needed to access both links. 

BS/MS Contiguous Program

The BS/MS Program is a rigorous and streamlined track leading to Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Science (MS). The program is available to UC San Diego undergraduates enrolled in majors at Scripps Institution of Oceanography or related fields.

Scripps Undergraduate Research Symposium

Undergraduate student researchers are given the opportunity each year to showcase their research projects.

Honors Program

The Honors Program at Scripps Institution of Oceanography is available to a select number of UC San Diego undergraduates who have demonstrated excellence in the Marine Biology or Earth Sciences majors.

Independent Research (SIO 199)

UC San Diego undergraduate students have the opportunity to gain academic credit while working with Scripps faculty on current research and projects.

Related Programs

Undergraduate Research Hub

These programs are active during the academic year and allow students an opportunity to obtain valuable research-oriented academic or professional preparation in virtually any academic major. Some programs also include opportunities for funding.

Instructional Improvement Grant Program

Scripps Undergraduate Instructional Improvement Grants support projects and innovations in undergraduate education at Scripps.