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OpenAI Residency 2026 vs UCSB Research Mentorship Program 2026: Which is Right for You?
Compare these opportunities side-by-side to find the best fit for you.
OpenAI Residency 2026
The OpenAI Residency is a six-month research program in San Francisco that embeds talented individuals within OpenAI’s research teams to work on frontier AI problems with mentorship and real project contributions.
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Closes 2/15/2026Feb 15
North America
research
ai-research
residency
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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
summer-research
high-school
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Side-by-Side Comparison
Funding
18300 USD
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Education Level
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High school students (typically 10th or 11th grade, exceptional 9th graders considered)
Location Restrictions
San Francisco
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Industry Focus
software engineering, research, mathematics, physics, neuroscience
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Financial Benefits
~$18,300/month, relocation assistance
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Mentorship
direct mentorship from experienced AI researchers and engineers
Hands-on, university-level research with a faculty, postdoc, or grad student mentor
Networking
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Networking with peers and UCSB research community
Program Location
hybrid
in-person
Selection Criteria
originality, rapid learning, strong technical foundations
Strong academic record (minimum ~3.8 GPA), Willingness to commit to the full program
Type
research
research
Region
North America
North America