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field--label-hidden field__item"><p class="u-clear">There are two pathways in which to take advantage of the LSAMP/CAMP program:</p><h3>Pathway #1 - LSAMP/CAMP Scholars: </h3><div class="align-right media media--type-sf-image-media-type media--view-mode-sf-medium"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/g/files/dgvnsk3561/files/styles/sf_medium_width/public/media/images/CAMP%20in%20shirts_cropped.jpg?itok=XiKZfYNw" width="500" height="316" alt="Group photo of CAMP participants in blue CAMP shirts" class="image-style-sf-medium-width"> </div> <p>Outstanding students may be selected as LSAMP/CAMP Research Scholars and receive stipends to conduct research with a faculty mentor. Stipend amounts range from $500 to $3,500 for the summer (TBD based on options for summer programming) and up to $1,000 per quarter during the Academic Year. The research activities can take place during:<br> a) summer only. We are now accepting applications for summer. See below for deadlines.<br> b) academic year. Applications for the academic year are due in March and October. <br> c) both of the above.<br> <br>CAMP Scholars meet regularly for advising appointments with the CAMP Program Manager.</p><h3>Pathway #2 - LSAMP/CAMP Emerging Scholars: </h3><p>Students accepted as CAMP Emerging Scholars do not receive research stipends but may participate in any of the CAMP program activities such as tutoring, workshops, seminars, and field trips. </p><p> </p><h3>Eligibility. To apply to the CAMP program (both pathways) you must:</h3><ul><li><span>Be African American, Chicano, Latino, Native American, or Pacific Islander</span></li><li><span>Be a declared Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major</span></li><li><span>Be a full-time second-year, or rising third, fourth, or fifth year UC Davis student in good academic standing </span><span lang="EN">(transfer students currently at UC Davis are encouraged to apply)</span></li><li><span>Have and maintain at least a 2.70 UC cumulative GPA</span></li><li><span>Be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident</span></li><li><span lang="EN">Be interested in research (note: you do not have to have previous research experience to apply to this program)</span></li></ul><p><span>Priority consideration is given to students who:</span></p><ul><li><span>Are first-generation college students (neither parent nor legal guardian has a Bachelor’s degree)</span></li><li><span>Intend to pursue a Masters or Ph.D. after graduation. <strong> This program is not open to students intending to pursue professional degrees such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, management, or law.</strong></span></li></ul><p>Students who have transferred from a community college are especially encouraged to apply.</p><h3>Program Benefits</h3><div class="align-right media media--type-sf-image-media-type media--view-mode-sf-medium"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/g/files/dgvnsk3561/files/styles/sf_medium_width/public/media/images/Kiya%20in%20lab_1.jpg?itok=tHz4nLlm" width="500" height="550" alt="Kiya Jackson" class="image-style-sf-medium-width"> </div> <p><span lang="EN">NSF LSAMP/CAMP offers the following benefits:</span></p><ul><li><span lang="EN"><strong>Faculty research mentors</strong> help students formulate their research interests and develop their research skills. Faculty also write stellar letters of recommendation for students applying to graduate school.</span></li><li><span>Students gain <strong>extensive research experience </strong></span><span lang="EN">(year round), including help choosing a faculty research mentor</span></li><li><span lang="EN"><strong>Academic and professional development workshops and seminars</strong> provide information on such topics as scientific communication, creating a scientific poster, strengthening academic and communication skills, and more</span></li><li><span lang="EN"><strong>Individual academic and holistic advising/coaching</strong> is provided for each student several times throughout the quarter</span></li><li><span lang="EN">Students gain <strong>leadership, communication, and presentation skills</strong></span></li><li><span lang="EN"><strong>Students build their STEM research identity/profile</strong></span></li><li><span lang="EN"><strong>Educational, social and networking enrichment opportunities are provided to scholars</strong></span></li><li><span lang="EN"><strong>Community building experiences are offered to</strong></span><span><strong> </strong></span><span lang="EN">students (and faculty) with similar academic, personal, and professional interests</span></li><li><span lang="EN"><strong>A summer research program</strong> provides students the opportunity to work closely with a faculty mentor during the summer</span></li><li><span>Scholars receive<strong> quarterly and summer research stipends</strong> (scholars only)</span></li><li><span>Scholars participate in a <strong>UC-Wide CAMP Symposium, </strong>the<strong> Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities Conference</strong>, and other conferences and symposia</span></li><li><span><strong>Graduate school field trip</strong> opportunities are available to participants</span></li><li><span>Participants are <strong>Bridge to the Doctorate</strong> eligible</span></li></ul><h3> </h3><h3><span lang="EN">Program Expectations </span></h3><div class="align-right media media--type-sf-image-media-type media--view-mode-sf-medium"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/g/files/dgvnsk3561/files/styles/sf_medium_width/public/media/images/Julio%20giving%20a%20presentation.jpg?itok=iwg2Vmvn" width="500" height="333" alt="CAMP Student standing in front of seated audience giving a presentation of slide show shown on large screen next to student presenter" class="image-style-sf-medium-width"> </div> <p><span lang="EN">The NSF LSAMP/CAMP program has high expectations for our research scholars. We offer extensive academic and research support throughout the year so students can maximize their potential and successfully obtain their educational goals.</span></p><p><span lang="EN">Scholars are expected to:</span></p><ul><li><span lang="EN">Actively participate in all workshops, seminars, and assignments, and utilize individual support services whenever appropriate, while maintaining at least a 2.7 UC cumulative GPA or better, and a full-time course load during the academic year.</span><br><span lang="EN"> </span></li><li><span lang="EN">Spend a minimum of 8-10 hours/week in research lab each quarter during the academic year and 30-35 hours/week during summer (if applicable).</span><br><span lang="EN"> </span></li><li><span lang="EN">Present at the <strong>UC-Wide CAMP Symposium at UC Riverside</strong>,<strong> </strong>the </span><a href="https://urc.ucdavis.edu/conference"><span lang="EN"><strong>Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities Conference</strong></span></a><span lang="EN"> at UC Davis, and the <strong>Research Scholars Symposium </strong>(summer scholars)</span><br><span> </span></li><li><span lang="EN">At all times conduct themselves in a manner that fosters collegiality, honesty, safety, and respect for self and others in accordance with the University’s Code of Academic Conduct, and aspire to the goals outlined in the </span><a href="https://diversity.ucdavis.edu/principles-community"><span lang="EN">Principles of Community</span></a><span lang="EN">. Through active participation, students are expected to adhere to CAMP guidelines and to be models of excellence and personal integrity by their faculty and peers.</span></li></ul><h3> </h3><div class="align-right media media--type-sf-image-media-type media--view-mode-sf-medium"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/g/files/dgvnsk3561/files/styles/sf_medium_width/public/media/images/IMG_8953_2.jpg?itok=ospoYP7H" width="500" height="375" alt="Ana Armenta Vega" class="image-style-sf-medium-width"> </div> <h3><span lang="EN">Application Information</span></h3><p><span lang="EN">Application materials generally include:</span></p><ul><li><span lang="EN">NSF LSAMP/CAMP <strong>online application</strong></span></li><li><span lang="EN">Personal statement</span></li><li><span lang="EN">One letter of recommendation from faculty is required for Scholar positions. It is not required for Emerging Scholars (Signed letters from community college faculty are okay for transfer students)</span></li><li><span lang="EN">College transcripts (Required for new transfer students only)</span></li></ul><p> </p><h2><a href="https://ocpweb.ucdavis.edu/map/apply/camp.cfm">APPLY HERE</a></h2><p> </p><h4>Deadline: Monday, October 28, 2024, 11:59p.m. </h4><h4>Recommendation Letters Deadline: Monday, November 4, 2024 @11:59 pm</h4><p> </p><p>Summer scholars with an active research position are expected to conduct full-time research and attend weekly professional development workshops.</p><p>For more information about CAMP, contact Lolita Adkins at lrnelson@ucdavis.edu, or email <a href="mailto:urc@ucdavis.edu?subject=urc%40ucdavis.edu">urc@ucdavis.edu</a>, or visit the Undergraduate Research Center, 2300 Student Community Center.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="l-container"> </div> </main> <footer class="l-footer footer dark-background"> <div class="l-container"> <div class="region region-footer flex-footer"> <div class="flex-footer__item"> <div id="block-sitefarm-one-uelogo" class="category-brand--primary block block-block-content block-block-contenta3b77bd8-55b1-4b03-804e-f1cde447bb0d"> <section class="brand-textbox category-brand__background"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="https://ue.ucdavis.edu/"><div class="align-center media media--type-sf-image-media-type media--view-mode-default"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/g/files/dgvnsk3561/files/media/images/UE_FooterLogo-centered.png" width="177" height="74" alt="UE Logo"> </div> </a><p> </p><p class="text-align-center">Undergraduate Education fosters diverse, innovative and transformative educational experiences for all undergraduate students.</p><layout-columns columns="4"><div slot="column1"><p class="text-align-center"> </p><h3><strong>Student support</strong></h3><p><a href="https://cll.ucdavis.edu/">Center for Leadership Learning</a></p><p><a href="https://fys.ucdavis.edu/">First-Year Seminars</a></p><p><a href="https://qas.ucdavis.edu/">Quarter at Aggie Square</a></p><p><a href="https://summer.ucdavis.edu/">Summer Sessions</a></p><p><a href="https://urc.ucdavis.edu/">Undergraduate Research Center</a></p><p><a href="https://honors.ucdavis.edu/">University Honors Program</a></p><p><a href="https://washingtonprogram.ucdavis.edu/">Washington Program</a></p><p><a href="https://writingcenter.ucdavis.edu/">Writing Center</a></p><p class="text-align-center"> </p></div><div slot="column2"><p class="text-align-center"> </p><h3><strong>Faculty support</strong></h3><p><a href="https://cee.ucdavis.edu/">Center for Educational Effectiveness</a></p><p><a href="https://writingcenter.ucdavis.edu/">Writing Center</a></p><p class="text-align-center"> </p></div><div slot="column3"><p class="text-align-center"> </p><h3><strong>Advisor support</strong></h3><p><a href="https://academicadvising.ucdavis.edu/">Academic Advising Enrichment</a></p><p class="text-align-center"> </p></div><div slot="column4"><p class="text-align-center"> </p><h3><strong>Initiatives</strong></h3><p><a href="http://firstgen.ucdavis.edu/">First-Generation Initiative</a></p><p><a href="http://beyond.ucdavis.edu/">Beyond the Barriers</a></p><p class="text-align-center"> </p></div></layout-columns><p> </p></div> </section> </div> </div> </div> <div class="footer-spacer"> <div class="footer-spacer__logo"> <a href="https://www.ucdavis.edu/"><img src="/profiles/sitefarm/themes/sitefarm_one/images/aggie-logo-white.svg" class="ucd-logo" alt="UC Davis footer logo" width="180" height="140" loading="lazy" /></a> </div> </div> <div class="region region-footer-credits"> <div id="block-sitecredits" class="site-credits block block-site-credits block-site-credits-block"> <p class="text-align-center"><a href="http://ue.ucdavis.edu">Office of Undergraduate Education</a><br> Undergraduate Research Center <br> <strong>Email: </strong><a href="mailto:<UNIT NAME>@ucdavis.edu">urc@ucdavis.edu</a> | <strong>Tel: </strong>+1 (530) 752-3390 | <strong>Fax: </strong>+1 (530) 754-7115</p> </div> <div id="block-sitefarm-one-uccredits" class="uc-footer block block-uc-credits block-uc-credits-block"> <ul class="list--pipe"> <li><a href="http://ucdavis.edu/help/privacy-accessibility.html">Privacy & Accessibility</a></li> <li><a href="https://diversity.ucdavis.edu/principles-community">Principles of Community</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/">University of California</a></li> <li><a href="/sitemap">Sitemap</a></li> <li>Last update: October 22, 2024</li> </ul> <p>Copyright © The Regents of the University of California, Davis campus. 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