Undergraduate research is at the heart of the UC Santa Cruz experience. But for low-income and first-generation students, there are still financial barriers to participating in unpaid research. To foster the next generation of researchers, we must close equity gaps to ensure the future of research reflects the people it helps. With the help of Building Belonging scholarships from the UC Santa Cruz Institute for Social Transformation, students can take part in paid, faculty-mentored research that drives tangible change and addresses the biggest social and environmental issues of our time. Each year, the Institute awards up to 100 $1,500 scholarships to students from across the university to work alongside Social Sciences faculty. Students gain career-ready skills, build confidence, and develop a sense of belonging at an R1 research university. With the help of everyday donors, we are inspiring change through mentorship and projects that help everyone. You can help support this prog...