Once chosen as Beckman Scholars, the students embark upon a 15-month program designed to enrich their development as students and scientists through innovative research, mentoring, collaboration and practice in effective communication. The program offers students a unique opportunity to become immersed in the scientific community and develop as future leaders in the community. Scholars explore their discipline, experience a research environment, and improve their opportunities for future study in their chosen field. Each Scholar is mentored by one of the specified Beckman faculty members from across UCSB science and engineering departments who assists the student in designing a plan of research and enrichment activities fitted to the individual interests and academic goals of the Scholar which includes:

2 paid summers ($6,800 each summer) and one academic-year ($4,600) research training

Up to $1,200 for travel to professional or scientific society meetings

Up to $1,600 for research supplies

Weekly professional development workshops and research seminars during the summer

Academic year leadership course "Science for the Common Good" during the academic year of the program

Oral and written science communication skills development

Outreach and peer leadership opportunities Networking events throughout the year

Participation in graduate level professional development seminars/workshops

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• Must be in a Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or three select majors of the College of Creative Sciences (Physics, Biology, Chemistry)
• Must be currently enrolled as full-time UCSB students in any year (must be enrolled for the first summer and academic year of the program)
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident or DACA
• Must have some research experience
• Must currently work with, or be interested in working with, one of the 12 Beckman Scholars Program Faculty
• Must intend to pursue a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD
• Scholars may not enroll in summer courses during the 10 week summer sessions