Resources & Opportunities

Useful Resources for Undergraduate Research

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Center for supporting and facilitating undergraduate research across all fields of study. They offer:

  • One-on-one and group advising
  • Info sessions and workshops
  • Funding opportunities
  • Academic enrichment programs
  • The annual Undergraduate Research Conference
  • and more!

Location: 2300 Student Community Center, One Shields Avenue, Davis CA 95616
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM (currently remote)
Phone: 530-752-3390 
Email: [email protected]

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The library has more than just books. Go here for: 

  • Support from subject-specialized librarians
  • Research consultation
  • Access to library items from all UC campuses
  • Access to countless academic journals and databases

Peter J. Shields Library
Location: Shields Library, 100 NW Quad, Davis CA 95616
Hours: Currently closed
Phone: 530-752-8792
Email: [email protected]
Website: library.ucdavis.edu

There are numerous other libraries, some of which include:

Carlson Health Sciences Library
Location: Carlson Health Sciences Library (Medical Sciences 1B), 1 Shields Avenue, Davis CA 95616
Hours: Currently closed
Phone: 530-752-8041
Email: [email protected]

Blaisdell Medical Library
Location: Blaisdell Medical Library, 4610 X Street, Sacramento, CA 95817
Hours: Currently closed
Phone: 916-734-3529
Email: [email protected]

Animal Biology Advising

See our Advising Information page for more.

Animal Biology Newsletters

Check out our Newsletter (sent out weekly) for information about opportunities, seminars, internships, lab positions, and more!


Special UC Davis Programs + Fellowships for Undergraduate Research:

Include the URC!