Triton Underground Scholars Research Program

The Triton Underground Scholars Research Program (TUSRP) is designed to prepare formerly incarcerated and system-impacted students interested in conducting research at the intersection of education and the criminal justice system. This is an 8-week summer research program for Triton Underground Scholars Program undergraduate students. The fellowship involves working closely with a faculty mentor and the TUS program coordinator and OASIS Associate Director to learn about the research process, graduate studies, and possible career options.

For more information about Triton Underground Scholars, please refer to https://oasis.ucsd.edu/programs/USI-folder/index.html

Eligibility
• Must be formerly incarcerated or system impacted
• Must be in junior standing
• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Must commit to staying engaged during the duration of the summer program
• Demonstrate interest in social justice-oriented research
• Must be professional, accountable, and a team player
• Develop a research project that examines a topic at the intersection of higher education and the criminal justice system
• Write a research paper and develop an oral presentation based on the research conducted
• Present at SRP Summer Conference
• Maintain regular communication

Benefits
• Learn about the research process
• Build your CV/Resume
• Receive 199 credit
• Develop presentation skills
• Social network
• Professional development
• Mentorship
• GRE Prep Course (to be determined if it will be offered)

Requirements:
*Cannot have other employment during the 8-week program.
*Cannot be enrolled in summer courses.
*Need a faculty mentor/sponsor

For questions please contact:
Shawn Khalifa skhalifa@ucsd.edu
Berenice Jau bjau@ucsd.edu