See below for the 2026-2027 Proposal Timeline.
Apply today at UCM.EDU/SSI26-27
The Student Success Internship (SSI) program provides UC Merced departments the opportunity to design internship positions for undergraduate students to complete professional projects. The interns are paired with department faculty and staff mentors who provide guidance and advice throughout the projects.
Each August, departments, faculty, and staff are invited to submit an SSI project proposal. On average 20 projects are selected and students complete the project over the course of 6-8 months here on campus or a satellite location. Funding for the projects is awarded through the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships as a student stipend and will be added to student financial aid awards. A selection committee approves all projects.
The Student Success Internship Program is designed to:
-To prepare and enhance undergraduate students’ academic and professional development.
-Provide students with learning, leadership, and project managerial experiences, as well as opportunities to enhance team-building, communication, time management, and delegation skills under the guidance of faculty and staff mentors.
-Provide opportunities for students to build experiences and skills related to future goals and integrate them with their academic learning.
Submit a Project Proposal
The call for departments to submit a project proposals for the 2026-27 year is opening July 24th.
If for any reason you have trouble completing the application, please contact Alejandra Diaz at adiazmireles2@ucmerced.edu
Feel free to check out previous SSI projects and see the impact SSI interns are having at UC Merced.
Friday, July 24th, 2026: Call for departments to submit SSI Projects will open. UCM.EDU/SSI26-27
Monday, August 17th, 2026: SSI Project Submission Deadline (5:00 pm PST)
Friday August 28th, 2026: SSI Projects selected and departments notified
September 1-18 Projects are posted on Handshake and Student Recruitment & Selection Begins
No Later than September 25: Mentors identify SSI intern and notify Student Career Center
(Financial Aid Clearance required before Mentor notifies SSI Intern)
Mandatory Orientation Sessions for Project Supervisors (Virtual)
September 2026
Thursday, Sept 3rd at 10 am and 2 pm
Tuesday, Sept 8th at 11 am and 3 pm
April 21st 2027 - Student Success Internship Project Showcase
