The International Summer Research Program (ISRP) provides an opportunity for UCSC faculty to host student interns from international partner universities in research internships during the 8-week UCSC Summer Session which runs from mid-June to late August. The Division of Global Engagement administers the ISRP in collaboration with the hosting faculty and their academic departments at UCSC.
Faculty who are interested in hosting one or more international student interns in person on campus in summer 2025 are encouraged to submit a project description below.
A successful launch for International Summer Research Program
During summer 2021, 19 international undergraduate students participated as virtual interns in the pilot of the International Summer Research Program (ISRP), conducted in collaboration with the Baskin School of Engineering. Read more.
Project Descriptions
The ISRP is open to students in both undergraduate (bachelor) and graduate (master level, “second cycle”) degree programs at partner universities. UCSC faculty will be contacted with a list of student applicants by mid-February 2025 and given the opportunity to review and select the students.
Faculty Feedback
Faculty in Baskin Engineering and divisions of Physical & Biological Sciences and Social Sciences have given very positive feedback about their experiences hosting students through the ISRP. Many student interns are considering graduate school in the U.S. The ISRP can be a great recruiting tool.
View a list of partner institutions from which applicants may be drawn. Depending on their home campus, students may receive financial support to participate in the program. Local arrangements for arrival in Santa Cruz, orientation, and on-campus housing are facilitated by Global Engagement.
Dates
Internships are conducted over the 8-week Summer Session at UCSC. For summer 2025, the program will run from June to August (dates vary each year, see official academic calendar).
Costs
The ISRP is a self-funded program. Students may receive funding support from their home institutions. Total Program Costs range from $4,600-$5,800, estimated. For breakdowns, see the ISRP page for students.
Timeline
- Late October 2024
- Project descriptions shared with partner universities and prospective student applicants
- Application system opens
- Mid-February 2025
- UCSC faculty review applications and select student interns
- Faculty may choose to conduct online interviews with students prior to final selections
- Late February to early March 2025
- Notification of results sent to students and partner universities
Questions? Contact Partnership and Program Manager Colin Cole at macocole@ucsc.edu.