Quantum Foundry Application

Quantum Foundry
Undergraduate Research Internships
Program Dates: June 23 - August 15, 2025
Application Deadline: Sunday, February 9, 2025, 11:59pm

Required Application Materials:

Application form (this form).
Short Responses: Prompts you will respond to AFTER completing this application form. To view these prompts in advance, visit https://quantumfoundry.ucsb.edu/education/undergraduate.
Your CV or Resume.
Unofficial college transcripts, from all colleges you have attended (PDF).
One recommendation (you may have up to two submitted, but only one is required): On this form, you will provide the name(s) and email(s) of the people you have asked to submit a recommendation for you. When you submit your application, emails will be automatically sent to your recommenders to request a recommendation for you, so please be sure to provide accurate contact information.

Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at a community college or 4-year institution.
Must be at least 18 years of age by June 23, 2025 and not enrolled in high school at the time of application.
A US citizen or permanent resident.
Majoring or intends to major in science, engineering, or mathematics.
Has satisfied the following course/unit requirements: (1 semester unit = 1.5 quarter units).
- Completed or currently enrolled in a minimum of 4 semester units of Calculus.
- Completed a minimum of 12 semester units in science and/or engineering courses.

Please note: Students who have already completed a bachelor's degree in any field are NOT eligible to apply.

This first page is your application. It must be filled out completely. You must have the names and emails of 1-2 people who will write you a recommendation. They will be automatically contacted when you submit this form and given a link for submitting your recommendation. You will not be able to save a partial application and return to it later. After submitting, you will be directed to a new page where you can view the status of your application materials and provide your short responses, CV/resume, and upload your unofficial transcripts. Transcript files must be PDFs smaller than 5MB each.

Please avoid using autofill, as it can erroneously fill in fields.

Applicant Type

What type of school are you currently enrolled in?
Community College
4-Year College/University

Student Information

First Name Last Name Birthdate
School Email
Personal Email - One that you will always have regardless of where you study or work Cell Phone - Make sure it is one where we can always reach you
- -

Permanent Contact Information

Address City State Zip

Current School

All California State Universities and California Community Colleges appear in the drop down menu below. If you attend one of these schools, please select it from the list. If you attend another school in California or in another state, please select "Other" at the bottom of the list and then write in the name of your school, city, and state in the space provided.

If you do not see your school listed, or you went to a US high school outside of California, click here.

Name of School City
US State/Territory

Major
Year First Enrolled at Current School Number of total units completed Unweighted Cumulative GPA - Must be reported to 2 decimal places
Expected Transfer Year (the year you will start your new school)

Expected Graduation Year
Number of Science/Engineering units completed Science/Engineering GPA Number of Calculus units enrolled in and/or completed Have you already completed a bachelor's degree? If yes, then you are not eligible for this internship.
Yes
No

STEM Enrichment Activities

Have you participated in any programs or activities that focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)? These may include MESA, AVID, Science Fairs, or Destination College Advising Corps (DCAC).
Yes
No

Please provide the following information. Click "Add another experience" to add up to 4 experiences.

Name of Program/Activity Dates (MM/YYYY-MM/YYYY) Description of Participation

Add another experience

Name of Program/Activity Dates (MM/YYYY-MM/YYYY) Description of Participation

Add another experience

Name of Program/Activity Dates (MM/YYYY-MM/YYYY) Description of Participation

Add another experience

Name of Program/Activity Dates (MM/YYYY-MM/YYYY) Description of Participation

Programming Experience

Do you know any computer programming languages, such as Python, R, SAS, Java, C++, or Matlab?
Yes
No

Please list below the names of the programming languages (i.e., Python, R, SAS, Java, C++, Matlab) you know and your level of expertise for each one.

Prior Research Experience

Have you participated in undergraduate research?
Yes
No

Please provide the following information. You may list up to 4 research experiences. If you participated in a formal program, please include the program name, otherwise, write the type of research you worked on for "Program Name".

Program Name Dates (MM/DD/YYYY-MM/DD/YYYY) Institution/Company Faculty/Supervisor

Add another experience

Program Name Dates (MM/DD/YYYY-MM/DD/YYYY) Institution/Company Faculty/Supervisor

Add another experience

Program Name Dates (MM/DD/YYYY-MM/DD/YYYY) Institution/Company Faculty/Supervisor

Add another experience

Program Name Dates (MM/DD/YYYY-MM/DD/YYYY) Institution/Company Faculty/Supervisor

Lab Preferences

Faculty Research and Intern Projects can be found here: https://quantumfoundry.ucsb.edu/education/undergraduate

Please identify four Quantum Foundry Professors you would like to work with.

Name Department

Name Department

Name Department

Name Department

Recommenders

Please provide the first and last name (without titles such as "Dr." or "Professor") and e-mail of one or two people from whom you are requesting a recommendation. Only one recommendation is required, but you may list up to 2 recommenders by clicking "Add another recommender".

Please check the spelling and capitalization of the name(s) you provide and make sure the email(s) are accurate. These will be used exactly as you provide them to send an automated email requesting that they submit a recommendation for you.

Recommender First Name Recommender Last Name Recommender e-mail

Add another recommender

Recommender First Name Recommender First Name Recommender e-mail

Additional Information

How did you hear about the Quantum Foundry?
From a presentation on my campus
From my professor
Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA)
Other:

Demographic Information

Continued funding for our programs depends on our ability to provide complete and accurate demographic information for reporting purposes to funding agencies. Your name will not be associated with your responses when reporting this information externally.

Which of the following represents your status in the US?
I am a US citizen
I am a US permanent resident
I am a refugee
I am an international student
None of the above

What is your gender identity?
Woman
Man
I identify as:
Decline to state

Are you of Hispanic/Latinx origin?
Yes
No
Unknown
Decline to state

Which of the following best describes your race? You may hover over each term for a definition. Select all that apply. For example, if you are of Hispanic/Latinx origin, you may be a mix of American Indian/Alaska Native as well as Caucasian. If you are not of Hispanic/Latinx origin, you may still be a mix of American Indian/Alaska Native as well as Caucasian. You may select "Unknown" if your race is unknown to you.

American Indian/Alaska Native Includes all indigenous people of North, Central, and South America

Asian Includes all indigenous people of East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Indian subcontinent

Black Includes all indigenous people of Africa

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Includes all indigenous people of Pacific Islands, including Hawaii, Guam, Fiji, Philippines, Tonga, and Samoa

Caucasian Includes all indigenous people of Europe and Middle Eastern countries, including Spain, Italy, and Portugal

Unknown Your ancestry is unknown to you

Decline to state

What language(s) did you grow up speaking in your home?
English
Spanish
Other (please state):
Decline to state

Do you have any disabilities, defined as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities?
Yes
No
Decline to state

Are you a veteran of the US Armed Forces?
Yes
No
Decline to state

Which of the following programs have you ever participated in?
Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID)
Apprentice Researchers (AR)
California Alliance for Minority Participation (CAMP)
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
Early Undergraduate Research Experience and Knowledge Acquisition (EUREKA)
Gorman Scholars Program
Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC)
McNair Scholars Program
Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA)
Problem-based Initiatives for Powerful Engagement and Learning in Naval Engineering and Science (PIPELINES)
Quantum Foundry Undergraduate Research Program
Summer Institute in Mathematics and Science (SIMS)
School for Scientific Thought (SST)
Smithsonian Scholars Program
University of California Leadership Excellence through Advanced Degrees (UC LEADS)
I have not participated in any of the above programs.
Decline to state

Do you qualify for a free or reduced lunch?
Yes
No
Unknown
Decline to state

Which of the following apply to you?
I qualify for federal disadvantaged assistance
I am eligible for the Pell Grant
My EFC (expected family contribution) is below $5,000
My family household income is at or below the Federal poverty threshold for my household size (click here to view Federal tables)
None of these apply
Decline to state

Are you from a single parent home?
Yes
No
Decline to state

Have you ever been in the foster care system?
Yes
No
Decline to state

Please provide the education level of the parents/guardians who you have lived with. You can enter up to 4 by clicking "Add another parent/guardian".

Education Level of Parent/Guardian #1

Add another parent/guardian

Education Level of Parent/Guardian #2

Add another parent/guardian

Education Level of Parent/Guardian #3

Add another parent/guardian

Education Level of Parent/Guardian #4

Will you be the first generation in your family to earn a bachelor's degree? (If your parents/guardians did not earn a bachelor's degree, then you are first-generation.)
Yes
No
Unknown
Decline to state

Please go through your form and be sure it is completely and correctly filled out. Incomplete application forms cannot be submitted. You will know your form was successfully submitted if once you click "Continue", you are taken to your profile page where you can submit the rest of your application materials. All application materials must be submitted by the deadline for your application to be considered. You will also receive a confirmation e-mail with a copy of your application form. If you are not taken to your profile page, your application was not properly submitted. Please contact portals@csep.ucsb.edu if you experience any technical issues with this application system. Please contact Wendy Ibsen (wendyibsen@ucsb.edu) for questions about the program.