Undergraduate Research Scholarships

Warren College Undergraduate Research Scholarships encourage outstanding Warren students to engage in scholarly research and creative or artistic experimentation. These scholarships provide support of up to $2,000 to subsidize travel, supplies, equipment, and other costs associated with these endeavors.

Warren students from all majors are eligible to apply. U.S. citizenship is not a requirement.

Applications are evaluated by a panel of Warren College faculty from a variety of disciplines. The applicant must secure a faculty sponsor who must approve the overall project and itemized budgetary request. All recipients will be required to submit an analytical paper (in addition to any physical project that might result) at the completion of the project.

The deadline to apply for the 2012-2013 academic year is Friday, April 13, 2012. The research project and paper must be completed while the student is a UCSD undergraduate and before May 13, 2013. Students who successfully complete the project will be honored at the annual Warren College Student Leadership and Scholarship Celebration in spring 2013.

Project Prerequisite:

The project proposal must be independent research for work above and beyond the normal course of study, unless the project overlaps with research associated with a senior honors project or independent/special studies. The subject matter of the research project does not have to be related to the student’s major, minor, or other coursework. Before applying, applicants must secure a faculty sponsor who must approve the project and budget and will advise during the research process.

Recipients of the 2011-2012 Undergraduate Research Scholarships

		Michelle Chung is an Urban Studies and Planning major and Environmental Studies minor from San Francisco, CA. Her research project is a social and spatial analysis of affordable housing in transit-oriented developments through case studies in San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, and Vancouver, BC. She enjoys dragon boating, dancing, cooking, eating, and learning new things.
		Aaron Louie is a Microbiology major and Global Health minor from San Francisco, CA. He is pursuing joint M.D./Ph.D. degrees with research foci in pathogenesis and immunology. His research project investigates the "Modulation of Hypoxia-Inducible Factor 1alpha and Cathelicidin Expression by Leading Gram-Positive Bacterial Pathogens" where HIF-1alpha regulates multiple facets of the host innate immunity, including the release of antimicrobial peptides like cathelicidin. His hobbies include teaching, public speaking, and singing.
		Philip (PJ) Loury is a Bioengineering major from San Jose, CA. His research project, entitled "Functional Bone Marrow Sparing in Radiation Therapy Treatment for Cervical Cancer," will focus on validating a novel medical imaging technique used to help plan more effective cancer treatment methods. He hopes to help launch a medical technology startup some day, and is planning on pursuing a graduate degree in biomedical engineering design. His interests include biking, photography, and basketball.
		Allen Ninh is a Biochemistry & Cell Biology major and Psychology minor from Los Angeles, CA. He plans on pursuing a career in medicine. His research project, entitled “Identifying Kinases in the Drosophila Toll Pathway,” involves screening and identifying candidate kinases that play a role in Toll signaling. Allen enjoys science, dance, photography, and outdoor adventures.
		Andrew Raub is a Chemistry major from Laguna Beach, CA. His physical organic chemistry research will further explore the reactivity of conjugated enediynes, which has synthetic utility and implications in the understanding of mechanistic organic chemistry. His interests include backpacking, surfing, running, green men suits, potlucks, philosophy, learning and teaching. Andrew plans on pursuing a Ph.D. after his undergraduate work at UCSD.