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UROC Opportunities

UROC OPPORTUNITIES

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center sponsors several Research and Academic Internship Programs. Each program is aimed to help guide the student toward their academic and career goals by providing relevant training and leadership development opportunities.

What is an Academic Internship?

  • An academic internship is an educational strategy that connects classroom learning and real-life situations. It is a learning experience to help students achieve personal and professional growth and a competitive advantage in the global workforce. Internships provide students with a professional learning experience in which they gain new knowledge by performing tasks, working on projects, and receiving mentorship in a professional work environment.

  • Examples of these are the UCDC and UCCS Programs!

What is Research?

  • Undergraduate Research is defined by the Council for Undergraduate Research as "a mentored investigation or creative inquiry conducted by undergraduates that seeks to make a scholarly or artistic contribution to knowledge." The Research programs that UROC provides help students learn the research process and gain confidence through mentorship. For 2026, SSHA Majors will participate in a UROC program during the Spring 2026 term. Students majoring in STEM will participate in Summer 2026 during the Summer Undergraduate Research Institute (SURI) to learn about applying to Graduate School and planning for future careers.

    • Examples of these are the CAMP, CV PATH, JGI, SOAR, SURF, UC LEADS, and UROC-H programs!

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UROC 2026 Application open from November 1st through December 7th, 2025!

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

 

 

 

Application Info Session

Attend an info session to learn more about UROC programs and meet the staff.

UROC 2026 Application open from November 1st through December 7th, 2025!

 

 

How do I know which Opportunity is right for me?

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More UC Merced Research Programs

UC Merced offers a wealth of research opportunities for undergraduate students interested in gaining practical experience. These opportunities vary across academic disciplines and include creative opportunities such as community-engaged scholarship and applied learning. To find out more information, check out the links below or visit our Partner Programs page!

Resources for UC Merced Students