This Giving Day, we invite you to invest in the next wave of RNA scientists by supporting transformative undergraduate research experiences at UC Santa Cruz. Hands-on research changes lives—it sparks curiosity, builds technical skills, and opens doors to graduate training and scientific careers. In 2024, we launched the UCSC RNA Center Undergraduate Research Fellowship program, providing our first three students with the resources to ask real scientific questions and share their work with the world.
Meet the 2024 UCSC RNA Center Research Fellows
"Being a part of the UCSC RNA Center Fellowship program has been a true pleasure. The support I have received from the RNA Center has been incredibly beneficial for my research project and aids my overall growth as a young scientist."
—Matias Valencia
Your Gift Creates Opportunity
Every $1,500 raised funds one undergraduate fellow—covering research supplies, travel to present at scientific meetings, and specialized training opportunities.
Together, we can support even more talented undergraduates in 2025, helping them discover, innovate, and grow as scientists.