Proposals must be received by April 9 at the Division of Undergraduate Education. The fact that we are one of only 10 campuses that have received this support from Bristol-Myers Squibb underscores the outstanding reputation of the program and our graduates. The University Research Expedition Program, established in 1976, offers anyone who wants firsthand experience in field research a chance to explore some of the world's most exotic places. Upcoming expeditions include examining tree fern ecology in the cloud forest of Costa Rica, collecting flower specimens and observing bee behavior in Big Sur, and monitoring pelicans in Baja California. Jean Colvin, director of the program, explained that four to 10 people participate in each two-week expedition.
Some projects offer multiple sessions.
Generally, over 200 people participate each year. Each participant becomes an active member of a research team and contributes an equal share to cover the project's costs. As a donation to UC, these contributions are tax-deductible. Travel costs are not included.