The URC assists faculty with mentorship funding opportunities by providing financial support to hire Student Research Assistants (SRAs) during the academic year. Additionally, the URC offers administrative support for Faculty-Sponsored Research during the Summer Research Program.
Each year, the URC also honors faculty members within the Occidental community with the Award for Distinguished Creative Activity & Research Mentoring. This award is given to faculty mentors who are recognized by students and colleagues for their contributions to research mentorship.
Student Research Assistantship Program (SRAP)
The URC funds faculty to hire Student Research Assistants (SRAs) during the academic year. SRAs gain research experience and assist with tasks such as library research, data analysis, and manuscript preparation, rather than performing clerical work or providing teaching support. For information about deadlines and the application process, please visit the SRAP website.
Faculty-Sponsored Summer Research Students
The 2027 SRP begins on Monday, May 24, and ends on Friday, July 30, 2027. The annual all-day SRP conference is scheduled for Wednesday, July 28, 2027. [Notification of SRP decisions will be sent via email on Friday, March 5, 2027, after 3:00 pm]
All SRP applications are due Tuesday, February 2, 2027, by 5 pm, with two exceptions:
- REAP applications: Monday, March 16, 2027
- Faculty-Sponsored Research Positions: Monday, March 15, 2027, by 5 p.m.
Purpose: Faculty with extramural grant funding to cover both the student study grant ($6,000) and room and board (SRP 2027 rate TBD) are invited to select students to participate in the Summer Research Program (SRP).
The URC provides room and board as a bundled, subsidized package, with students contributing a copay based on financial aid need (typically $500“$1,500 for the 10 weeks). Faculty may use their grant funding to cover the full cost of room and board or follow the URC subsidized model, if permitted by their grant.
The URC will integrate selected students into the SRP and manage all required administrative paperwork.
Note: Students funded through Faculty-Sponsored Research should not submit a separate application for the SRP Fellowship.
The must be submitted by March 15, 2027.
Award for Distinguished Creative Activity & Research Mentoring
Each year, the URC honors a member of the 91ÁÔÆæ community for outstanding creative activity and research mentoring. Visit the website for details on how to nominate an 91ÁÔÆæ faculty member and for deadline information.