Psychology research Opportunities

PROPS is a two-quarter program that provides a variety of opportunities. PROPS scholars:

• receive a stipend for Winter and Spring quarters (up to $2, 000)
• attend weekly seminars (2 units per quarter) with topics related to graduate study, research in psychology, and career options
• get help in completing all components of a graduate school application
• work closely with a faculty mentor conducting research in psychology
• network with peers
• receive guidance in choosing the right graduate school
• present research at the end of the year at undergraduate research conferences

To be eligible for PROPS, you must:

• have sophomore, junior, or senior standing
• be a Psychology, Psychobiology, or Cognitive Science major or pre-major
• have completed introductory psychology, statistics (Psych 100A), research methods (Psych 100B), and at least one upper division Psychology class taken at UCLA or another UC campus
• have an overall GPA of 2.7 or higher at UCLA and a GPA of 3.0 or higher in the major
• be a member of an underrepresented group (i.e. be eligible for financial aid, be a first generation college student, member of an underrepresented minority in graduate education).

The application deadline for the 2016 program has passed. Applications for the Winter/Spring 2017 program will be available in October 2016. Please check back at that time.