Research Preparation Program (RPP)

Project RAISE facilitates the Research Preparation Program (RPP) for students to learn about, prepare for, pursue, and participate in meaningful research opportunities in STEM fields.

RPP is offered to students that participate in the RAISE Transfer Program (RTP) throughout the academic year. RPP will help students apply learning from their classroom and laboratories to the workplace and research settings, build a professional network, and gain skills needed to find research opportunities.

Research Prep Program Services: 

    • Develop your resume and cover letter
    • Prepare for interviews
    • Practice your networking skills
    • Enhance your LinkedIn profile
    • Build and maintain a strong personal brand
    • Develop learning goals for your research experience

 

Project RAISE Research Preparation Program (RPP) Interest Form

Project RAISE has this preparation program to help students apply learning from their classroom and laboratory to the workplace, build a professional network, visit potential employers, and gain skills needed to find research experiences at CSUF and beyond.

Complete the interest form linked below to get started!

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Click below for information for how to identify, prepare for, and pursue undergraduate research:

 Undergraduate Research Opportunities and Resources

Sections include:

  • Introduction to undergraduate research programs
  • Research opportunities at 4 year institutions
  • STEM organizations and conferences
  • Sharing your research
  • Upcoming events

Fall 2026 Workshops & Activities

The Fall 2025 semester we will be hosting a mix of in-person and virtual workshops. Please join our virtual workshops by clicking the links below. The links will navigate you to a brief registration page before you join our meeting.
 
Note: Our meetings are open to the first 300 attendees. Please join us early to ensure your spot in the meeting.
 

PITCH PERFECT, STEM EDITION 

Pitch Perfect

 

 

Curious about internships and research oppotunities

Get STEM Expo ready! Learn from Matias, one of our Peer Advisors, as he helps you create and practice your elevator pithc so you can confidently introduce yourself and connect with employers!

 

Date: Wednessday, September 30

 

Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm

 

Location: McCarthy Hall 525 (Transfer Resource Center)

 

 

MORE THAN A LAB COAT: BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY CAREER PATHS

More Than a Lab Coat

 

Where can a Biology or Biochemistry degree take you? Explore traditional and unexpected career paths, from resewarch and healthcare to cosmectics and beyond, and discover how your STEM skills can open doors to careers you may not have considered!

 

Date: Thursday, October 15

 

Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm

 

Meeting ID: 845 4927 6734)

  

DECODE THE JOB SEARCH

 

LINKEDIN - BUILD YOUR STEM BRAND

 

  

CYBERSECURITY 101

 

CRACK THE INTERVIEW: TECHNICAL PREP

STEM Opportunities for Non US Citizens/Permanent Residents

Resources shared from Santa Monica College