Transfer Research Entry Program (TREP)

OVERVIEW
The Transfer Research Entry Program supports eligible incoming transfer students interested in pursuing undergraduate research opportunities. The goals of the program are to (1) provide mentoring and essential academic survival skills for transfer students (2) educate transfer students about undergraduate research opportunities and career paths in research and (3) assist transfer students with identifying research opportunities.

ELIGIBILITY
To participate in the Transfer Research Entry Program, students must have a financial aid eligibility need of $6,000 or more and meet the following criteria:

• Incoming transfer student
• Have at least two years remaining at UCLA
• Interested in undergraduate research
• Considering a career path in research

BENEFITS
Program participants will be offered a FREE one-week virtual intensive entry to research bootcamp (Bootcamp Dates: September 16-20, 2024). In this bootcamp, transfer students will:

• Develop critical academic survival skills to successfully transition to UCLA
• Learn about undergraduate research opportunities
• Participate in activities and discussion to explore areas of research interests
• Create a cover letter and curriculum vitae
• Learn how to apply to and interview for research positions
• Identify and apply to a LAEP-funded research position
• Explore careers and learn about transferable research skills
• Determine if research is a career path of interest
• Network and connect with other incoming transfer students

FUNDING

• $300 stipend upon completion of the one-week intensive entry to research bootcamp
• Scholarships are awarded through the UCLA Financial Aid Office (if you are receiving financial aid, your package may be adjusted to ensure you do not exceed your financial need)

WEBSITE
For detailed program description and eligibility requirements, please click here for humanities, arts, and social sciences, and here for sciences