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 closed. Sign up for our 2026-2027 Interest List to stay up to date on information sessions, upcoming research events, and the application updates for the 2026-2027 academic year!
CSULB Research Programs Information Session
Learn more about the BUILD and other CSULB programs by watching attending a CSULB Research Programs Information Session in the Fall. 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.
Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025
Time: 12-1pm PDT
Location: Zoom
Learn about the BUILD and U-RISE research training programs, the application process, program eligibility, benefits and training activities!
This session has concluded. Watch a recording of the information session here: BUILD/U-RISE Information Session 2025-2026 Recording
| Month | Activity |
|---|---|
| September-November | Fall Information Sessions |
| November | Application Opens |
| January/February | Spring Information Sessions |
| March | Application Due: Sunday March, 9, 2025 at 11:59pm PST 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.
