How to Conduct Research as an ESS Undergraduate Student

1. Figure out which areas and types of research interest you the most.

2. Find a research opportunity.

• Visit the department's Undergraduate Opportunities page.
• Find out more about your professors' research and ask about opportunities to join their teams.
• Enroll in ESS 191 to find out more about research opportunities in the department.
• Visit the UCI Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program page.

3. Make arrangements with a faculty member. Agree upon the number of hours and units of research that will be completed by the end of the quarter.

4. Complete the Student Safety Training. Upload a pdf of your safety transcript as part of your application.

5. Fill out the Research Application. 

6. Fill out the Summer Session "Independent Study (Non-BioSci)" Form and contact your research advisor to receive a signature. 

7. Drop off "Independent Study (Non-BioSci)" Form at 3200 Croul Hall for ESS Department Chair's approval.