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 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

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:
Berenice Jau bjau@ucsd.edu
or Jose Lumbreras jlumbrer@ucsd.edu