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Undergraduate Research Center - Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP)
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The Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) program integrates undergraduate education and faculty research in a team-based environment. It provides an immersive, collaborative, and flexible learning environment in which undergraduate students earn academic credits by participating in a research project for up to three years (typically from sophomore through senior years). The students have the opportunity to learn and practice professional skills, experience different roles, and make substantial contributions to research projects." /> <link rel="canonical" href="https://urc.ucdavis.edu/vertically-integrated-projects-vip" /> <meta property="og:site_name" content="Undergraduate Research Center" /> <meta property="og:type" content="website" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://urc.ucdavis.edu/vertically-integrated-projects-vip" /> <meta property="og:title" content="Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP)" /> <meta property="og:description" content="What is VIP? 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