Undergraduate Research Association (URA)

URA is an organization open to all CSULB students and is dedicated to providing undergraduate students who are interested in research with a community to connect with, learn from, and network with!

Mission Statement: Our mission is to provide opportunities to undergraduates to engage in meaningful research experiences across diverse disciplines. We support our members by providing students with essential resources to succeed in their research endeavors through workshops, info sessions, and community support.

Contact: ura@csulb.edu

Fall 2026 Meetings

Bi-weekly Meetings: Every other Monday, 5:00-6:00pm

Meeting Dates: *9/14, 9/21, 10/5, 10/19, 11/2, 11/16, 12/7

*Special meeting due to Labor Day Holiday on Monday, 9/7

URA Mentorship Program

URA is excited to announce the 2026-2027 mentorship program! If you are interested in developing your skills in research or professional development, URA's mentors have the experience to help support your research journey. Our mentors will be matched with mentees to provide advice, guidance, and lessons learned.

Check out the links below if you are interested in being a mentee or serving as a mentor (6 months of research experience required to serve as a mentor). Mentor interest submission is due October 5, 2027.

Become a URA Mentee

Become a URA Mentor- DUE OCT. 5TH