Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center

Welcome to the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center (UROC) at California State University, Monterey Bay! UROC engages students of all majors in undergraduate research to build students’ educational ownership, intellectual vibrancy, and scholarly identity. We achieve this through mentored undergraduate research; rigorous, authentic, and calibrated scholarly activities; and the development of social capital.

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UROC Scholars stand next to their poster at the 2019 Summer Symposium
UROC Scholars presenting their research at the Summer Symposium
UROC Researchers stand with Dr. Jennifer Lovell at the 2019 Fall Showcase
Students stand with their mentor Dr. Lovell at the Fall Showcase
UROC Scholars and Researchers group photo at the 2019 SACNAS Conference
UROC Researchers and Scholars at the 2019 SACNAS Conference in Hawaii

Testimonials

"As a transfer student, the UROC community has been incredibly welcoming! Being accepted into the LSAMP program through UROC will allow me to gain meaningful experiences prior to committing to a graduate degree program so I can be more confident about my future decisions." - Annabelle McCarthy, UROC LSAMP Researcher

"Mentoring undergraduate researchers has been one of the most rewarding experiences I have had as a professor. It is a privilege to work with such engaged young scholars and to see their intellectual curiosity flourish." - Dr. Sam Robinson, Associate Professor for School of Humanities and Communication

Contact Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center

Phone: (831) 582-4241

Email: Send an email

Building: Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library, 2nd Floor, Suite 2150

Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Udall Scholarship

The Udall Scholarship awards $7,000 to students committed to environmentally-focused careers, or to Native American students interested in tribal policy or Native health care.

The Udall Undergraduate Scholarship honors the legacies of Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall, whose careers had a significant impact on Native American self-governance, health care, and the stewardship of public lands and natural resources.

Nomination Process: CSUMB may nominate up to 4 environment candidates and up to 4 tribal public policy and/or health care candidates.

Eligibility: 

  • sophomores or juniors
  • U.S. Citizens, nationals or permanent residents

Two Categories (applicant select one): 

1) Environmental Category: a. U.S. Citizens, Nationals, and Lawful Permanent Residents; b. Who are sophomore or junior-level students of accredited higher education institutions; c. Who intend to pursue careers related to the environment; and d. Who meet other appropriate eligibility requirements set by the Udall Foundation. 

2) Native American and Alaska Native Categories: a. U.S. Citizens, Nationals, and Lawful Permanent Residents; b. Who are enrolled members of one or more Federally Recognized Indian Tribes that are included in the annual list of Indian Tribes published by the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to 25 U.S.C. § 5131; c. Who intend to pursue careers in health care or Tribal public policy; and d. Who meet other appropriate eligibility requirements set by the Udall Foundation. 

How to apply: Contact the CSUMB Udall Campus Representative, Natasha Oehlman, noehlman@csumb.edu to gain access to the Udall application.  See the steps to apply.

See MyRaft for a schedule of fall information sessions. 

2026 Application Deadlines: 

  • CSUMB Deadline for the Internal Udall Application: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
    • Completed Udall application.
    • Three letters of recommendation.
    • Transcripts.