Background:
The California Alliance for Maximizing Potential (CAMP) is part of a UC System-wide alliance and is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), UC Riverside Chancellor's Office, and the University of California Office of the President (UCOP).
The CAMP Program at UC Riverside aims to recruit and retain students in STEM majors, facilitate their academic success, provide professional development, and encourage their transition to graduate study. CAMP-UCR is a program that works to broaden participation in the STEM fields to successfully complete undergraduate science degrees and further pursue their studies at the graduate and professional level.
CAMP Scholars Program:
The CAMP Scholars Program funds current UCR STEM undergraduate students who are in a UCR Faculty led research lab. Scholars must meet CAMP Eligibility criteria to receive funding up to $1000 per quarter for working 10-12 hours per week in a faculty-mentored research lab.
Applications open on a quarterly basis around Week 5. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Late applications may be accepted, however priority will be given for those submitted by the deadline.
Program Eligibility:
- Be currently accepted to do research under a UCR STEM faculty lab for 10-12 hours per week during the quarter.
- Be a UC Riverside undergraduate student in good academic standing
- Have a minimum 2.7 UC cumulative GPA
- Be a declared STEM major
- Cannot be enrolled in research/academic units while paid under the program
- Intend to pursue a Masters (M.S./M.A./MPH) or Ph.D. in a STEM field after graduation
Application:
Winter 2026 applications are now open.
Application Deadline: December 1, 2025