Summer 2026

Students participating in UBRP for Summer 2026 can access Wednesday Meeting Schedules, Small Group Assignments, and additional information through UBRP's D2L website.

38th Annual UBRP Conference

All students who participated in UBRP in Summer 2026 are expected to present a research poster at the 38th Annual UBRP Conference, to be held on Saturday, January 23, 2027.  Information on abstract submissions and event details will be forthcoming by email in October 2026. 

UBRP Ambassadors

The UBRP Ambassadors aim to strengthen the UBRP community by providing a number of opportunities for students to interact with each other and with others outside the UBRP community. Get involved with the UBRP Ambassadors. Find a list of upcoming events here.

Some field trips have already been planned for the summer. See the list of those field trips here. 

UBRP Funding Opportunities

UBRP has the following scholarships available for active students in the program:

UBRP Travel Award

These awards are designed to support current UBRP, ASPET, EHS-TRUE, and NACP students in presenting their research at a scientific conference. A typical travel award amount is $500. Applications must be received at least one month prior to your conference. See this application for more information and the full set of requirements.  E-mail the completed application and supplementary documents to Jennifer at cubeta@arizona.edu for review.

Applications for Travel Awards are accepted on a rolling basis; funds are limited, and decisions will be made on a first-come first served basis.

UBRP Galileo Circle Scholarship

These $1,000 scholarships support outstanding UBRP participants who are majors in the College of Science.  Information and applications for the UBRP Galileo Circle Scholarship will be e-mailed directly to eligible applicants in the spring semester.

Priority for Summer 2027

Participants active in UBRP for 2026-27 have priority for continuation in UBRP for Summer 2027 without having to reapply for the program, provided they are graduating in December 2027 or later.  Current students will receive an email in January 2027 with further directions on how to accept a UBRP position for Summer 2027. 

Additional Resources

UBRPers (and all UA undergraduates) can join the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) for free, as the University of Arizona is considered an institutional member of CUR!  Learn more about CUR and the benefits of membership here.  Students may also join the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) as an Elemental Member at no cost; visit this link for more information.

Undergraduate Research Ambassadors can offer guidance for preparing research posters and presentations, and in giving friendly feedback on “Mock Talks,” where students can practice their presentation to a supportive person and receive feedback on what they are doing well and what steps they can take to improve their presentation. Click here to view a short Instagram tutorial on how to make an appointment with an Undergraduate Research Ambassador.