Apply to a Program
BUILD offers two programs; you can read about each on the following webpages or by reviewing the program overview.
- BUILD Scholars Program: An overview of the BUILD Scholars program.
- BUILD Fellows Program: An overview of the BUILD Fellows program.
There is one application form that covers both programs.
If you were unable to attend or watch an Info Session, the basic information presented is available on this page. To guide you through the application timeline, learn more about being a BUILD trainee, and guidance with the online application, please read through the sections below and click on the topic links. Email us at BUILD@csulb.edu if you have any questions.
The application for the 2025-2026 academic year is now open! Review the Application Elements page to get started.
CSULB Research Programs Information Session
Learn more about the BUILD and other CSULB programs by watching a recording of the Fall 2024 CSULB Research Programs Information Session. At CSULB we have research programs that are designed to help students get hands-on research experiences and be mentored by professors in your major. Watch this recording to learn how the Office of Undergraduate Research Services (OURS) and CSULB research programs can support you! You will hear from program representatives and current undergraduate researchers about the benefits, requirements, and application process as well as their research experience.
Fall 2024 CSULB Research Programs Information Session Recording
Date: TBD Spring 2025
Learn more about the BUILD and U-RISE Application Elements. Join the staff from BUILD and U-RISE as they provide an overview of the application to students who are applying to these programs. BUILD & U-RISE staff will walk you through the application portal and answer questions at the end.
| Month | Activity |
|---|---|
| September-November | Fall Information Sessions |
| November | Application Opens |
| January/February | Spring Information Sessions |
| March | Application Due: Early Spring Interviews tentatively scheduled for late March/early April. Schedules can vary by Program and College; applicants will be notified by email of schedule changes. |
| April | Selection Notices |
| May | Program acceptance/paperwork due |
| June | BUILD Scholars and Fellows Programs Begin |
Eligibility
Students need to be a US Citizen legal permanent resident, or DACA. Must be interested in pursuing graduate studies and a career in health-related research. Students must be a full-time undergraduate student at CSULB at the start of the program & have between 1 – 4 semesters remaining before CSULB graduation as of June. All qualified applicants are considered, & we strongly encourage applications from students from groups traditionally underrepresented in the health-related research workforce, such as first-generation college students, those with financial need, members of racial/ethnic minority groups, students with a disability, and students who have encountered life experiences or challenges that can contribute to the diverse perspectives needed in health-related research.
Information for Prospective Students
- Application Elements: Find out exactly what you will need for your application.
- Find a BUILD Faculty Mentor: Search the Mentor Directory to find research mentor in your field of interest.
- What is Research? This page explores and explains the different types of research.
- FAQs about a Ph.D.: Frequently asked questions about a Ph.D.
- FAQs for Applicants: Frequently asked questions for potential BUILD applicants.
