Undergraduate Research Week 2026
Bruin Research Powers Progress
Students, join us in celebrating Undergraduate Research Week 2026! From May 18-22, thousands of UCLA undergraduate students from all parts of campus will present their research with the UCLA community, participate in events, receive awards, and more. Now in its 28th year, UCLA Undergraduate Research Week is one of the nation's largest university-based undergraduate research conferences.
Celebrate in Style
As you prepare for the big week, make sure to get your own Research Week T-shirt by making a gift of $25 or more! All donations directly support your fellow student researchers by funding scholarships, research projects, student travel and conference fees, and more.
Celebrate your hard work, help spread awareness about Undergraduate Research Week, and support your fellow researchers by donating today.
Why Your Support Matters
UCLA is one of the leading research universities in the world, and that starts with undergraduate students. As we celebrate the accomplishments of our student researchers, it's also important to recognize the uncertain state of research funding in the United States. Now more than ever, it is crucial to support research and creative inquiry at this early stage so that the next generation of future scientists, innovators and leaders can flourish.
Your support will help to ensure that research opportunities remain accessible to all UCLA students, regardless of their background or financial circumstances. Your donation will fund research projects, provide resources for students to travel to conferences and present their work, and fund scholarships for our researchers. You can also get a Undergraduate Research Week T-shirt for any gift of $25 or more.
Tune In To Research Week
Visit the Undergraduate Research Week website from May 18-22, 2026, for featured events including the Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase and the Undergraduate Research Week Awards Ceremony! Click here for a complete list of events.
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$25
Research T-Shirt
Celebrate research in style! Your donation of $25 will earn you an Undergraduate Research Week T-shirt that you can pick up on campus. Check your gift receipt for pickup availability. (Tax-deductible gift of $21)
$35
Discovery T-Shirt, Shipped
Celebrate student research and show off your Bruin pride, no matter where you are! Give $35 and a stylish UCLA Undergraduate Research Week T-shirt will be sent right to your door. (Tax-deductible gift of $31)
$100
Centennial Celebration
Celebrate over 100 years of UCLA excellence and display your commitment to the Undergraduate Research Centers! (fully tax-deductible)
$250
Research Leader
Help fund the hosting of interdisciplinary events that encourage collaboration among students from across campus, fostering a broader understanding and appreciation of diverse research topics. (fully tax-deductible)
$1,000
Chancellor's Society
Giving at this level will qualify you to join the UCLA Chancellor's Society, an excellent way to connect more deeply with fellow supporters and with the University itself. More information can be found at https://chancellorssociety.ucla.edu/.(fully tax-deductible)