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Emergent Ventures Fellowship vs UCSB Research Mentorship Program 2026: Which is Right for You?
Compare these opportunities side-by-side to find the best fit for you.
Emergent Ventures Fellowship
Two-year flexible research grant and community designed to support high-impact thinkers tackling big, unconventional problems.
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Global
research
equity-free
mentorship
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UCSB Research Mentorship Program 2026
The UCSB Research Mentorship Program is a competitive summer research program for high school students, enabling them to work on interdisciplinary, hands‑on research projects under mentorship and earn university credit.
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Closes 3/9/2026Mar 9
North America
research
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Funding
100000 USD
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Education Level
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High school students (typically 10th or 11th grade, exceptional 9th graders considered)
Financial Benefits
Up to $100,000 in funding over two years
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Mentorship
Direct mentorship from experts
Hands-on, university-level research with a faculty, postdoc, or grad student mentor
Networking
Access to a global community of fellows
Networking with peers and UCSB research community
Program Location
remote
in-person
Selection Criteria
Not specified
Strong academic record (minimum ~3.8 GPA), Willingness to commit to the full program
Type
research
research
Region
Global
North America