Washington Center

Faculty Opportunities & Resources

OPPORTUNITIES

We provide several opportunities for UC faculty in DC. 

  1. Would you like to teach in Washington, DC? You can teach at UCDC during AY 2025/26.  We invite applications from UC faculty in all fields to propose a course that engages with students’ DC experience. 
  2. Would you like to share your research findings with federal lawmakers? You can apply to become a UCDC Presidential Faculty Fellow  – which will allow you to present your policy-relevant research in DC to local advocates, lawmakers, and decisionmakers.
  3. Do you have research based in DC? You can host a cluster of research interns at UCDC who can help you conduct research in DC.
  4. Would you like to host an event at the UC Washington Center? You can host a public-facing event at our building in downtown DC, either by booking event space or through our program that provides funding for faculty-sponsored events.
  5. Do you know undergraduate students who would benefit from studying for a term in DC? You can encourage your students to participate in UCDC.

 

RESOURCES

See a list of where UC Students have interned in the past

Future courses taught by visiting UC Faculty

Major Specific Email Templates to share with Students

UCDC PRESIDENTIAL FACULTY FELLOWS PROGRAM

The UC Washington Center (UCDC) announces the UCDC Presidential Faculty Fellows Program which will bring UC faculty to Washington, DC after equipping them with the skills to engage with legislators on Capitol Hill. This program provides a platform for UC faculty to use their research and expertise in partnership with policymakers on issues that directly impact California and the nation.  Applications due March 21, 2025. The application form will be available in January 2025. Sign up here to be notified.

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.