CALTECH Summer Research Program 2027 in USA (Fully Funded)

CALTECH Summer Research Program; United States; Presencial; USD 7100 - 9600; Jornada completa

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Fully Funded

No application fee

Descripción de la vacante

Caltech Summer Research Program 2027 in the USA offers a fully funded, 10-week summer internship for both international students and US citizens. Participants receive a stipend to cover travel, housing, meals, and other personal expenses with no application fee required.

The program provides mentorship, weekly seminars, professional development, and opportunities to work on a research project under Caltech mentors, culminating in a documented summer research experience.

Descripción del empleo

The Applications are now open for the Caltech Summer Research Program 2027. It is a Fully Funded 10-week summer Internship for International students and US citizens. The Caltech Summer Program is a Crown Jewel of Caltech University. The Objective is to Provide Participants with an opportunity to work on a Research Project under the guidance of experienced mentors at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). There is no application fee, and applicants from all over the world are eligible to apply. Fresh applicants are encouraged to apply. The Program will cover all the costs of the Participants. Below are more details on the requirements and the application process.

About Caltech Summer Research Program 2027

• Host Country: USA
• Location: California Institute of Technology
• Duration: 10 Weeks
• Dates: Starts in mid-June
• Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
• Deadline: 22nd February 2027

Financial Benefits

The Program Covers:

Participants will receive an $ 8,354stipend to cover:

• Airfare Travel Expenses
• Accommodation
• Meals
• Visa Cost (if any)
• Other Personal Expenses
• Mentors have to bear the full cost of the award for International students.

What are the chances of getting a SURF each year?

In the past, more than 85% of applicants have been awarded SURFs.

Activities During the Program

• Weekly seminars by Caltech faculty and JPL scientists/engineers
• Academic and Professional Development Series
• Effective communication workshops
• Social and cultural activities
• Weekly small student-faculty dinners

What will you do as a Summer Research Fellow?

• Project Development: Students collaborate with a potential mentor to define and develop a research project.
• Proposal Submission: Applicants write research proposals outlining their project ideas.
• Faculty Review: Faculty members review the submitted proposals and recommend awards to qualified applicants.
• Summer Research: Awardees carry out their research projects over 10 weeks during the summer.

Areas of Research

Students interested in STEM fields, particularly science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Please refer to theFinding a Mentorpage andTips for Meeting with a Potential Mentor.

Eligibility Criteria

• The program is open to U.S. citizens and International students from outside the USA.
• Only Undergraduate students can apply.
• Applicants must have a strong academic record and a genuine interest in the specified area of research.
• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0
• High school students are not eligible.
• See additional Requirements for International students.

Required Documents

• Online Application
• Research Proposal
• Unofficial Transcript (if applicable)
• 2 Letters of Recommendation