Triton Underground Scholars Summer Research Program

The Triton Underground Scholars Summer Research Program (TUS SRP) is designed to prepare formerly incarcerated and system-impacted students interested in conducting research. 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
• Must be professional, accountable, and a team player
• 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

Award
$3,000 Stipend + Housing Allocation
Scopes
Summer Research Program, Triton Underground Scholars
Deadline
03/30/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. TUS Essay - In a short essay, please answer the following questions. Why would you like to be a TUS Research Scholar? Tell us about your research project? Please keep your response to 400-500 words.
  2. TUS - Please choose how do you identify.
  3. Clarification of Responses