Dear all,
We are excited to announce that student applications for the 2026-2027 BEACoN Research Scholars are live! The student deadline is Monday, October 5th at 11:59 pm PT.
The BEACoN Research Mentoring Program, from the department of Culture and Institutional Excellence (CIX), is looking for its next cohort of BEACoN Scholars, with research projects within all six colleges! Centering underrepresented students, but open to all undergraduates, BEACoN seeks to make research accessible, providing students with funded research opportunities working with faculty mentors. In addition to research experience, BEACoN Scholars gain access to professional development workshops and community events, fostering a sense of belonging.
Selected students will engage with faculty during the final five weeks of Fall semester and all of Spring semester and receive a $4,000 stipend ($1,000 during Fall and $3,000 during Spring) distributed via financial aid.
Please view all available research projects at https://diversity.calpoly.edu/2027-beacon-research-projects and apply at tinyurl.com/beacon-26-27 or via the flyer QR code attached.
Students may apply for up to three projects.
Please learn more about the program by attending any of our events below:
- BEACoN Boothing in UU Plaza
- Thursday, 10/1 from 12-1 pm
- BEACoN Interest Mixer and Application Workshop - Open to all! Ask questions about your application, meet potential mentors, and learn more about BEACoN (RSVP here!)
- Friday,10/2 from 11-1 pm in 15-124
Email any questions to beacon@calpoly.edu!
Kelly Bennion, BEACoN Fellow with CIX
Jennifer Teramoto Pedrotti, Associate Vice President for Culture and Faculty Success, CIX
Diana Ortiz Giron, Director of Programming and Education, CIX
Megan Rivoire, Executive Administrative Assistant, CIX
Meghana Shamarayar, CIX/BEACoN Intern
Ashley Villanueva, CIX/BEACoN Intern
