Founded by Professor Robert Lemelson, the Lemelson Undergraduate Honors Program strives to support the development of research and mentoring relationship between undergraduate students and faculty in the department of Anthropology.

The Program provides motivated and dedicated students with opportunities to (1) engage in original anthropological research and analysis funded by the Robert Lemelson Foundation; (2) be mentored by Anthropology faculty members; (3) interact with other research-oriented undergraduates; (4) enroll into Honors courses taught by UCLA Honors faculty; and (5) develop writing and oral presentation skills.

The application opens in the fall, and information about the application process and program representatives for the 2026-27 academic year will be available at the beginning of fall quarter 2026. Stay tuned!