Humanities EXPLORE Program

Humanities EXPLORE Fellows are paid undergraduate researchers on faculty-led projects, earning $20/hour for at least 10 hours/week. The program fosters engagement with support networks and encourages transfer student participation, providing an opportunity to apply existing skills and gain hands-on research experience at UCSC.

EXPLORE Program Goals:

1. You will practice reflecting on the research process and its impact on personal, academic, and career goals.
2. You will nurture transferable career-ready skills that prepare them to be socially just leaders in academic, professional, and community-engaged settings.
3. You will cultivate a research support network, including faculty mentors, staff, peers, and resources.

Learning Outcomes:

1. You will identify two career-ready skills to focus on throughout your research experience. You will be able to self-assess your abilities within these two skills. 
2. You will be able to produce an effective resume and cover letter that capture your research experience. 

Currently Open Applications

We encourage work-study and non-work-study students to apply. Humanities EXCEL roles require work authorization unless noted otherwise.

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Get Involved - Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• You must be a currently enrolled UCSC student with a declared major or minor in the Humanities Division. Or, you are a proposed major or minor in the declaration process, are in progress with coursework, and you plan to declare by the end of the current academic year, (see the list below).
• You are in good academic standing (GPA 2.0 or higher).
• You are enrolled throughout the entire length of the experiential learning opportunity.

Humanities Majors:

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The Mellon Foundation, The Helen and Will Webster Foundation, The Humanities Institute, and the UCSC Humanities Division generously support the Humanities EXCEL and EXPLORE Program.