The UCSB SACNAS Career Pathways Program is currently accepting grant applications for travel/experience dates through June 30, 2023. Applications will be reviewed on a monthly basis and awarded on a rolling basis and as funding sources permit.
Undergraduate students are encouraged to apply for these grants to support opportunities including, but not limited to:
- Attending or presenting at scientific conferences (e.g., SACNAS, SHPE, NSBE, APS, AAAS, etc)
- Visits to graduate school programs
- Group visits to job shadow at a company
- Other career and professional events
Selected students are eligible to receive up to $1,000 throughout their time at UCSB.
To receive priority consideration, please submit your application at least 4 weeks prior to the event.
Program Details
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All currently enrolled full time UCSB STEM majors
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US Citizens or Permanent Residents
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Priority will be given to students who are low-income, first generation and/or identify as being from a group underrepresented in their discipline
Selection Criteria:
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Potential for substantive professional development and/or career learning
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Impact of the award to finance and enable engagement in the opportunity
Once awarded, set-up a Zoom meeting with Carli Ruskauff (cnsi-csep@ucsb.edu) to discuss your travel/experience plans, allowable expenses, and documentation needed for reimbursements.
Sharing about your experience with your peers is a vital component of the SACNAS Career Pathways Program. You will be required to complete a Post-Experience Packet comprised of:
- Images/pictures from your experience
- Short summary review of your experience
- Quote/s
The images/pictures and quotes may be posted on CSEP social media, website, as well as archived for future viewing, with your consent.
Set-up a Zoom meeting with Carli Ruskauff (cnsi-csep@ucsb.edu) to arrange travel/event reimbursements.