The Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (URAP) is designed to involve Berkeley undergraduates more deeply in the research life of the University. The Program provides opportunities for you to work with faculty on the cutting edge research projects for which Berkeley is world-renowned. Working closely with faculty, you will deepen your knowledge and skills in areas of special interest, while experiencing what it means to be part of an intellectual community engaged in research.
New research opportunities are open at the start of each semester. Student applications are due in the the second week of classes each term. For detailed information, please see URAP Application.
Faculty and undergraduates from all of the schools and colleges at the University of California at Berkeley are welcome to participate.
As an apprentice, you can work on faculty research and learn advanced research skills, explore fields that interest you, and find out what it is like to be an academic at the world's premier research institution. Each semester, projects from a wide range of discplines are open to new applicants. You can find the list of Fall 2019 projects here. Many more projects will be added through mid-August; please check back frequently.
At a URAP info session you will obtain more general information on apprenticeships, and get tips on making clear and effective applications.
Info sessions about applying to URAP will be held during the first week of instruction at the following times and locations:
Tuesday, August 27, 11 a.m.–noon and 2–3 p.m., 159 Mulford Hall
Wednesday, August 28, 1–2 p.m., 9 Durant Hall
Friday, August 30, 10–11 a.m., 9 Durant Hall
URAP Experience Info Sessions are held by experienced URAP apprentices and peer advisors:
Thursday, August 29, 4–5 p.m., 9 Durant Hall
