The UCLA Undergraduate Science Journal

Supported by generous funding from the UCLA Undergraduate Research Center–Sciences and Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI)

Celebrating 40 years of USJ!

What is USJ?

Registered with the Library of Congress

Advised by the UCLA Undergraduate Research Center–Sciences

Great opportunity for undergraduates to get published

Peer-reviewed Publication

The UCLA Undergraduate Science Journal is a peer-reviewed publication registered with the Library of Congress, featuring top-quality research performed by undergraduates in all STEM fields, including life sciences, chemistry, engineering, statistics, physics, mathematics, computer science, and more. We aim to provide a scientific multidisciplinary platform that allows undergraduates to publish their research, interact with the larger research community at UCLA, and gain access to a rigorous peer review and publication process.

Staffed by Undergraduates

The USJ is reviewed, edited, and designed by a group of around 60 talented UCLA undergraduate students. Staff applications for recruitment will be open September 20th, 2026.

Submit Research or Review Articles

We will begin accepting article submissions starting September 20th, 2026. Articles in the UCLA USJ are written by undergraduates, showcasing their original research and scholarly achievements.

“If we knew what we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?”

Albert Einstein