OpenFieldUC Berkeley Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (URAP)
Structured undergraduate research program pairing students directly with leading faculty on original scientific and engineering investigations.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Undergraduate student in good academic standing at UC Berkeley.
- English language proficiency
- Enrolled student status.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of interest and project selection.
- Recommendation letters
- Faculty research mentor approval.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Direct student stipends (USD $18.00 to $20.00/hour) or academic credit for supervised laboratory research
- Application fee
- Free application for enrolled Berkeley students
- Tuition / joining costs
- Standard term registration fees apply.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 5, 2027 (Spring semester URAP application deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of California, Berkeley documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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