Board of Visitors Research Fellows

Research Fellows Program

Hands-on Economic Research

The Economics Undergraduate Research Fellows Program is an opportunity for students to get hands-on experience in economic research. With the support of the Economics Board of Visitors, the program supports talented undergraduates to work side-by-side with a faculty member on the professor’s research team.

Benefits and Timeline

Stipend

Each student recipient receives a stipend of $2,500 per quarter (for the upcoming Winter and Spring terms).

Research Development

The cohort will get training on how to present in preparation to potentially present findings of research at two events in Spring quarter: 1) at the UCLA Undergraduate Research Week (undergraduate fellows only) and 2) at the ULA Economics Board of Visitors annual meeting.

Program Commitment

As an Economic Research Fellow, it is required to actively participate in each program component during the Winter and Spring quarters. By applying for the Economic Research Fellows Program, you understand and acknowledge the required participation in all event programming listed below. All events are in-person on the UCLA Campus.

Meeting with faculty

Weekly in Winter and Spring Quarter

Presentation Training

Winter Quarter (February)

Presentation Dry-Run

Spring Quarter (April)

Present at Board of Visitors Meeting

Spring Quarter (April)

Present at Undergraduate Research Week (Undergraduate Fellows Only)

Spring Quarter (May)

Eligibility

Student enrolled full-time (12+ units) for the entire academic year (Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters) at UCLA

Demonstrated interest for research, and a passion in Economics.

Minimum 3.2 GPA

Must have already completed Econ 101 (preferred completion of Econ 103/Econ 103L, but not required)

Student from the Class of 2027 and Class of 2028 are encouraged to apply

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions?

Please contact UCLA Economics Undergraduate Advising for assistance.