UCLA
Undergraduate Science Journal
Submit Your Research
We are looking for review and research articles for Volume 38 of the USJ.
Deadlines:
Priority: Sunday, December 15, 2024
Final: Sunday, January 5, 2025
Why Submit?
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Be recognized for your scientific achievements
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Gain experience in publication
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Share your scientific discoveries with a broader audience
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Publishing your research in a peer-reviewed journal is a great opportunity for any undergraduate. When you publish through USJ, you retain all rights to your article. Publication is also an excellent asset to graduate schools and research fellowship applications.
Who is eligible to submit?
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Any UCLA undergraduate student
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An undergraduate student enrolled at a different institution who has conducted research at UCLA or with UCLA faculty
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We do not accept graduate student submissions
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Timeline
December - February
Review
Your manuscript will undergo a double-blind review process and you will be provided a compilation letter detailing necessary changes to scientific content and figures. You must re-submit your manuscript with revisions to be accepted.
Late April
Send to print
February - March
Editorial
Your manuscript will be edited for clarity, brevity, and style. You will meet and actively communicate with Staff to revise your manuscript to improve its readability and accessibility.
Late May
Volume 38 Released
April
Layout
The content and figures of your manuscript will be formatted for print. You should anticipate revisions to figures and file formats.
June
Author & Staff Banquet