BioCAP (Corporate Affiliates Program)

Recruit Talent. Fuel Discovery. Advance Innovation.

Join the BioSci Corporate Affiliates Program (BioCAP) to engage with exceptional student talent, collaborate with globally recognized researchers, and position your organization at the forefront of life sciences innovation.

As the premier industry partnership program at the UC San Diego School of Biological Sciences—ranked among the world’s top institutions in biology—BioCAP offers unparalleled access to one of the most dynamic research and education ecosystems in the world. Through BioCAP, companies gain early access to emerging leaders, align with groundbreaking faculty research, and strengthen their brand presence across campus.

Why Join BioCAP:

• Access to Diverse Talent: Connect directly with UC San Diego biology undergraduate and graduate students, who are trained in a rigorous research environment with dynamic soft skills and are prepared to make immediate impact.
• Collaborate with Leading Faculty: Engage with internationally renowned faculty across diverse disciplines to address complex scientific challenges and co-create solutions that advance your organization’s mission.
• Visibility at a Global Institution: Enhance your company’s reputation and recognition by partnering with one of the world’s top public research universities and one of the largest biology programs in the nation.
• Strategic, Tailored Engagement: Partner with our team to design a customized strategy aligned with your talent pipeline and innovation goals.

Summary of Benefits: 

Recruit Exceptional Talent:

• Internship and Job Promotion: We promote your opportunities directly to biology students through departmental newsletters, student organizations, and targeted communication channels.
• Career & Professional Development Program: Leaders at your company can join our Career Development Workshop panels and participate in our Mock Interview Program to connect with and mentor emerging talent.
• Career Treks: Collaborate with us to host on-site visits where our students tour your facilities, engage with your teams and learn about opportunities, and explore real-world applications of their education.
• Co-Op Program: Recruit undergraduate students of any major for one-year, paid internships in any role. Co-Op students earn academic credit through a professional development course focused on career readiness and science communication that aims to promote your company’s mission.

Advance Research and Innovation:

• Innovation Initiative: Participate as a speaker, judge, or attendee at our signature events, including the Bridging Biomedical Breakthroughs Summit and Faculty Innovation Pitch, designed to highlight translational research and accelerate scientific discovery.

Faculty Collaboration:

• Partner with our world-class faculty to solve technical challenges, explore translational science, and co-develop novel technologies that address global health and environmental needs.