Current UBRP Students
For incoming Summer 2025 students, here are your next steps!
- Once accepted to UBRP, sign a UBRP Participation Agreement and e-mail it to Jennifer at cubeta@arizona.edu no later than 5:00pm on March 7 to officially accept your spot.
- Use the List of UBRP Faculty Mentors and the Tips for Finding and Interviewing Potential Faculty Mentors for UBRP to assist you in the process of finding a mentor. Finalize your mentor and e-mail a completed UBRP Commitment Form to Jennifer at cubeta@arizona.edu by April 4, 2025.
- Upload a signed Photo Release Form (PDF) to this Box folder. Please name both files as "[last name], [first name]".
- Save the date for UBRP Orientation, to be held on Monday, May 19 from 8:00am - 5:00pm in the ENR2 Building, Room S107. Additional information regarding this session will be forthcoming by email.
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.
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.
Additional Resources
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.