The URC helps faculty with mentorship by providing support for Faculty Sponsored Research during the Summer Research Program. Each year the URC also recognizes a member of the Occidental community with the Award for Distinguished Creative Activity & Research Mentoring.
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 more information, please visit the SRAP website.
Faculty-Sponsored Summer Research Students
The 2026 program will begin on Tuesday, May 26, and conclude on Friday, July 31, 2026. The annual all-day SRP conference is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Purpose:
Faculty with individual funding from extramural grants to cover the stipend ($6,000) plus room and board (SRP 2026 costs are TBD: minus copay) are invited to select students for collaboration through the SRP. The URC will integrate these students into our SRP and handle all necessary paperwork. Applications must be submitted by the faculty.
Note: Students funded through Faculty Sponsored Research should not submit applications for the SRP Fellowship.
The must be submitted by March 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Award for Distinguished Creative Activity & Research Mentoring