MARC and EUREKA Scholars Application

Common Application for Summer 2026 CSEP Undergraduate Research Experiences

--MARC--
Maximizing Access to Research Careers
Program Dates: June 22 - August 28, 2026

--EUREKA--
Early Undergraduate Research Experiences and Knowledge Acquisition
Program Dates: June 22 - August 14, 2026

Deadline for All Applications: Sunday, February 8, 2026, 11:59pm Pacific Time

This online application may be used to apply to one or more of the above research internship programs. Please be sure to:

Check the eligibility requirements (including U.S. citizenship/resident requirements) for your specific program(s) before you begin this application:
- MARC
- EUREKA
Read all instructions carefully.
Ensure your application is complete before submitting.

Required Application Materials:
All of the following must be received by the application deadline:

Application form (below).
Short Responses: Prompts you will respond to AFTER completing this application form. To view these prompts in advance, visit the following page(s) for your specific program(s):
- MARC
- EUREKA
CV/resume (PDF smaller than 5MB to be uploaded after submitting this form).
Unofficial transcript (PDF smaller than 5MB to be uploaded after submitting this form).

This first page is your application. It must be filled out completely. 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 upload your other required documents. These files must be PDFs smaller than 5MB each. If you do not have these files ready at this time, you will receive an email with a link where you can upload them later.

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

Programs

This application can be used to apply to either MARC or EUREKA. Due to eligibility requirements, it is not possible to apply to both MARC and EUREKA at the same time. Please select which program you are applying to.

MARC
EUREKA

Applicant Information

First Name Last Name Birthdate
UCSB 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
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UCSB Information

Perm Major - Please be sure you select the major that corresponds to the college you are in and the degree you are pursuing. College of Creative Studies majors are listed first, followed by College of Engineering majors, followed by College of Letters and Science majors. You may add up to three declared majors. DO NOT include minors. If you have not declared a major, please select "Undeclared" under the College of Letters and Science, regardless of the college you might be considering.
Add a second major

Add a third major

Year First Enrolled at UCSB Number of total UCSB units completed Unweighted Cumulative GPA - Must be reported to 2 decimal places
Expected Graduation Year

Transfer Status

Did you transfer from a community college?
Yes
No

Please provide the following information:

Community College(s) Attended Community College GPA - Must be reported to 2 decimal places Term Transferred - First term at UCSB Year Transferred - First year at UCSB

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 N/A 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

Current Research Experience

Are you currently in a research lab?
Yes
No

If you are currently in a research lab, please provide your faculty advisor's name and e-mail.

Faculty Advisor Email
Do you intend to continue working in this lab if you are selected to participate in one of these programs?
Yes
No
Unsure

Lab Preferences

If you are currently working in a lab and plan to continue working in that lab, you only need to provide the name and department of this faculty advisor below. Otherwise, you should provide the names and departments of 4 professors whose lab you would like to work in.

CSEP partners with several UCSB faculty who have funding and projects ready for undergraduate research interns. Please check out the list of faculty and their websites to learn more about each lab. If you are interested in working with any of our partner faculty, please list their name(s) and departments here. You may select more than one faculty (as long as the research matches your interests).

Note: You may pick any UCSB faculty. This list serves as further options, you DO NOT have to pick anyone on this list.

Peng Li (Electrical and Computer Engineering)

Maxwell Millar-Blanchaer (Physics)

Galan Moody (ECE)

Mahnoosh Alizadeh (Electrical and Computer Engineering) and Ramtin Pedarsani (Electrical and Computer Engineering)

Name Department

Name Department

Name Department

Name Department

Additional Information

How did you hear about these CSEP program(s)?
Club or Organization
Email
Peers
Professor/Instructor
Research Mentor
Social Media
Other:

Demographic Information

The information below will not be viewed or considered for selection purposes, unless the program specifically requires the information to assess eligibility, such as US citizenship status. Please go to the MARC and EUREKA Scholars program page to review eligibility requirements. Aggregate data (i.e., "78% of applicants were Pell Grant eligible") may be shared for reporting or dissemination purposes.

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

What is your gender identity?
Woman
Man
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

Are you eligible for the Pell Grant?
Yes
No
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

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Education Level of Parent/Guardian #2

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Education Level of Parent/Guardian #3

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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 Shelby Le (csep-ug@ucsb.edu) for questions about the program.