Established in 1987, MSRIP is our eight-week summer research program designed for rising juniors, seniors (and some masters) from educationally and/or economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Participants work under the supervision of a faculty mentor on the mentor’s research project. The goal of MSRIP is to increase the number of outstanding students from diverse backgrounds who pursue the Ph.D. by strengthening their academic and professional development for admission to the University of California campuses and UC Riverside, in particular, as well as colleges and universities nationwide. Its primary objectives are to: 1) provide preparation for graduate studies through a variety of workshops; 2) provide a mechanism that fosters faculty/student interrelationships; 3) give the students a first-hand look at graduate opportunities at UCR; 4) assist the students in realizing their potential for graduate studies, in general, and at UCR, in particular; and 5) expose the faculty mentors to the possibility of recruiting their interns to their departments. Many MSRIP alumni have successfully completed their doctorates here at UCR or at other Ph.D.-granting institutions. Though state law prohibits selection with preference based on race, color, national origin, or gender, minorities and women in underrepresented fields, who meet the eligibility criteria, are strongly encouraged to apply.

MSRIP/CAMP Student Wendy Acosta
with Biology Professor Marlene Zuk

MSRIP/CAMP student Wendy Acosta
working with crickets in Dr. Zuk's lab

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Rising junior or rising senior; or seniors enrolling Fall 2008 (Freshmen may not apply.)
• Interest in pursuing a graduate degree (Ph.D.)
• Must demonstrate experiences, conditions or hardships which have impacted your educational advancement
  (i.e., first-generation college, low income, etc.)
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Enrolled full-time undergraduate at a four-year college or university
• Promise for success in graduate school

Physical, biological and agricultural sciences; chemical/environmental, electrical, and mechanical engineering, and computer sciences; mathematics; social sciences, humanities and education. (Disciplines may vary, based upon faculty availability.)

• Research project [To see a list of Research Titles and Presenters from Summer 2006 CLICK HERE]
• GRE Prep course
• Applying to Graduate School Workshop
• Financing Your Graduate Education Workshop
• Graduate Student Experience Workshop
• Making a Successful Presentation Workshop
• Developing a research abstract
• Research Symposium
• Some cultural and social activities available

• Stipend (up to $2500)
• Room and board (as appropriate)
• Out-of-state transportation
• Four units academic credit
  

• Employment is prohibited during the term of this program.
• Enrollment in other courses is not allowed.

• Applications available Fall 2007
• Complete and sign the downloadable summer program application.
• Submit unofficial college transcript(s), including Fall 2006 grades.
• Submit two faculty letters of recommendation (forms attached).
• Submit a Financial Aid Transcript from your institution (where available)
• Deadline: All documents must be postmarked by February 15, 2008
• Notification - by no later than March 14, 2008