The Graduate Division is now accepting applications for departments to sponsor their student(s) to participate in the Competitive Edge Summer Research Program.  

Competitive Edge is an eight week summer pre-entry program geared towards incoming Ph.D. and M.F.A. diversity students. Participants conduct faculty mentored research and participate in workshops that prepare them to successfully transition to graduate school.  

For more information please visit our website – https://grad.uci.edu/about-us/diversity/decade/competitive-edge.php 

NOTE:  Applications will be considered on a first come, first serve basis. In order for students to be considered for priority housing, DEADLINE for applications is Wednesday, April 17th at NOON.  Applications sent after April 17th will be accepted but priority housing is not guaranteed.