CALIT2 | Interdisciplinary Research Teams (IRT) program

Calit2 is partnering with UROP for the fourth year to support the Interdisciplinary Research Teams (IRT) Program, which connects graduate and undergraduate students to collaborate on interdisciplinary research projects at UCI. Each team typically includes one PhD student mentor and two to four undergraduate students from different disciplines, working under the guidance of a faculty mentor.

Awarded projects are conducted during Winter–Spring 2026 and receive a $1,000 stipend for the graduate student mentor and up to $2,000 in research funds to support project expenses. An information session will take place on Wednesday, October 15, at Calit2. Faculty and students are invited to attend and learn more about the program.

The Calit2 2026 IRT Team includes Sergio Gago-Masagué (Associate Director for Training Programs), Jennifer Garizi (staff lead), and Alise Adams (purchasing). For inquiries, please contact irt@calit2.uci.edu. IRT is generously supported by a workforce development grant from the University of California, Office of the President, and continues to advance Calit2’s mission of innovating, integrating, and igniting ideas.

2025-26 IRT Timeline

Further Information

Application Guide

Past IRT Projects

• Interdisciplinary Research Teams (IRT) program AY 22-23