The Santa Cruz Institute for Particle Physics (SCIPP) is an organized research unit within the University of California system. SCIPP's scientific and technical staff have been involved in cutting-edge research projects for more than 35 years. The primary focus is experimental and theoretical particle physics and particle astrophysics, including the development of technologies needed to advance that research. The Institute is recognized as a leader in the development of custom readout electronics and silicon sensors for state-of-the-art particle detection systems.

SCIPP attracts a large number of undergraduate and graduate student researchers from UC Santa Cruz Physics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Electrical Engineering, and Biology.