UC LEADS Program Timeline

• June
  • 1st years: Participate in full-time summer program at UCR.
  • 2nd years: Participate in full-time summer program at chosen UC Campus.
• July
  • 1st years: Participate in full-time summer program at UCR.
  • 2nd years: Participate in full-time summer program at chosen UC Campus. Finalize a graduate school plan of action. 
• August
  • 1st years: Present summer research at UCR symposium. 
  • 2nd years: Present summer research at chosen UC campus symposium. 
• September
  • 1st years: Begin exploring second summer placements. 
  • 1st & 2nd years: Make plans to attend national research conferences. 
• October
  • 2nd years: Apply to graduate schools and fellowships.
• November
  • 1st years: Finalize second summer placements between now and mid-February.
• January
  • 1st & 2nd years: Register for symposium and submit abstract. 
• February
  • 1st years: Second summer placements should be finalized.
• March
  • 1st years & 2nd years: UC Leads Research and Leadership Symposium (must present). 
• April
  • 1st years: Confirm with faculty mentors about working with them during upcoming summer.
  • 2nd years: Accept graduate school offers.