Washington Center

Faculty Opportunities

DO YOU HAVE RESEARCH BASED IN WASHINGTON, DC? 

Apply to host a cluster of research interns.

HOST AN EVENT IN WASHINGTON, DC:

UCDC offers funding to support you in hosting your event at the UC Washington Center.

TEACH IN WASHINGTON, DC:

UCDC seeks visiting faculty for a term.

DO YOU KNOW STUDENTS WHO WOULD BE A CANDIDATE FOR UCDC?

Encourage them to apply to UCDC. A personal note from a faculty member can go a long way.

WASHINGTON CENTER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

University of California (UC) faculty are invited to apply to host a cluster of research interns at the University of California Washington Center (UCDC).

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. To apply and for more detailed information, click here.

Requirements:

1. Open to anyone who teaches full-time at the UC
2. Supervise a group of 2 to 12 UC undergraduate research interns based in Washington, DC
3. Have a research project directly related to Washington, DC.
4. Experience supervising undergraduate researchers.

What UCDC offers:

1. A pool of highly qualified UC undergraduate research interns
2. A $1,000 stipend to each undergraduate research intern you hire for a quarter.
3. One round-trip ticket to DC during each term you supervise research interns.
4. Up to 30 days of free housing in DC (subject to availability) during each term you supervise
5. Professional development support for the research interns.
6. A virtual orientation for faculty accepted into this program.
 
HOST AN EVENT AT UCDC
The University of California Washington Center (UCDC) has the space to host and support

events. This is a call for UC faculty to submit proposals to host a subsidized event at UCDC.

The proposed event can be held only during these time frames:
  • Between April 25 and May 15, 2024
  • Between August 30 and September 11, 2024
  • Between April 25 and May 22, 2025
  • Between August 30 and September 11, 2025
You can find out more and submit your proposal by clicking here.
 
TEACH FOR A TERM IN WASHINGTON, DC
The University of California Washington Program (UCDC) invites applications for visiting UC faculty teaching positions for a quarter or semester term during the academic year 2025-26.
UCDC is a system-wide academic program of the University of California in Washington, DC, that provides opportunities for undergraduates to study and participate in internships. Additionally, students take courses designed to supplement their internship experiences and to take advantage of opportunities in our nation’s capital.  We invite applications from UC faculty in all fields to propose a course that engages with students’ DC experience. The area of specialization is open and includes, but is not limited to, Ethnic Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Sociology, History, Anthropology, Public Policy, Public Health, Area Studies, Media, Law, Science Policy and Performing/Fine Arts.
The Application for the 25-26 academic year opens this fall. Click here for more information.
 
ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN UCDC

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Hello!

I think you’d be a great fit for the UCDC program and encourage you to apply.

The UC Washington Program (UCDC) offers UC undergraduate students an amazing opportunity to combine coursework, exciting field research, and unparalleled internship experience while living in our nation's capital.

UCDC is a University of California experiential learning program. Accepted students live in the Washington Center and take UC-approved courses. Your financial aid package will cover a similar percentage of costs as it covers on your home campus. About half of the internships in DC are paid. Any UCDC student who receives an offer for an unpaid internship qualifies for our Subsidizing Unpaid Interns Program (SUIP) - which provides students with a $1,000 scholarship.

You can find out more about the program and our campus deadlines by clicking here.