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Direct vs. Indirect Costs: Federal Research Funding Explained

by Tatiana Muñiz | Reviewed by Dr. Kent Leach, Office of Research
November 25, 2025

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Your UC application last looks checklist

by Isabella Beristain
November 24, 2025

Admissions Blog

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What Can I Expect as a Nutrition Science Major?

by Claire Nelson
November 19, 2025

What Can I Do With My Major?

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How to plan your UC application and stay on track

by Robert Penman
October 09, 2025

Admissions Blog

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Your guide to the UC Davis Transfer Admission Guarantee

by Esperanza Bernal and Yesenia Contreras
September 03, 2025

Admissions Blog

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What Can I Do With an Atmospheric Science Degree?

by Ryleigh J. Praker
July 07, 2025

What Can I Do With My Major?

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Jumpstart your college experience with social media

by Erin Aniya
June 16, 2025

Admissions Blog

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Support makes all the difference

by Jazmin Chavez
May 01, 2025

Admissions Blog

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Build the community you need

by Ociano Lazo
May 01, 2025

Admissions Blog

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Bridge cultures to build networks

by Ferdinand Kuanda
April 15, 2025

Admissions Blog

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Why you should join a club

by Mohnish Gopi
March 04, 2025

Admissions Blog

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What Can I Do With a Global Disease Biology Degree?

by Berit Oxley
February 03, 2025

What Can I Do With My Major?

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Keeping the band together

by Madelyn Parker
January 30, 2025

Admissions Blog

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How to relax while you wait for admission decisions

by Robert Penman
December 18, 2024

Admissions Blog

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Write Personal Insight Question responses that reflect you

by Devon Bohart
November 12, 2024

Admissions Blog

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