Fully Funded Summer Research Program 2026, Caltech University, USA

Engineersjob.in; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 364,000 - 378,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in Pasadena invites applications for its fully funded Summer Research Program 2026. This 10-week opportunity enables international undergraduate students to engage in cutting-edge STEM research under the guidance of experienced mentors at a world-leading university.

Participants will develop a research project with a mentor, draft proposals, and attend weekly workshops with scientists from JPL and Caltech.

Qualifications

• Open to international undergraduate students.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
• In-person, full-time summer research.

Responsibilities

• Develop a research project with a mentor.
• Draft and submit research proposals.
• Attend weekly workshops with JPL/Caltech scientists.
• Deliver two interim reports, an abstract, a final technical paper, and present at SURF Seminar Days.

Job description

• Fully Funded Summer Research Program 2026, Caltech University, USA

Finance

Published on December 21, 2025

The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) invites applications for its fully funded Summer Research Program 2026. This 10-week program allows international undergraduate students to engage in cutting-edge research in STEM fields under the guidance of experienced mentors at one of the world’s leading research universities.

• Research Experience:SURF offers undergraduates the opportunity to conduct research with experienced mentors at Caltech since 1979.
• Proposal-Based Process:Students collaborate with mentors to define projects and submit research proposals, reviewed by faculty.
• Program Duration:Research is conducted full-time over a 10-week summer period.
• Deliverables:Students submit two interim reports, an abstract, a final technical paper, and give an oral presentation at SURF Seminar Days.
• Expectations:Full-time commitment, in-person research only, adherence to Caltech's Honor Code and policies.
• Stipend:Fellows receive $8,110 for the ten-week program in 2026.
• Enrichment Opportunities:Weekly faculty & JPL seminars, academic/professional development workshops, communication workshops, social/cultural events, and student-faculty dinners.

California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California, USA

• Open to both American and international undergraduate students.
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required.
• Applicants must demonstrate a strong academic background and a genuine interest in their chosen field of study.
• High school students are not eligible to apply.

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Participants will:

• Develop a research project in collaboration with a mentor.
• Draft research proposals to outline their study concepts.
• Engage in weekly workshops led by scientists and engineers from JPL and Caltech.
• Benefit from academic and professional development series, as well as cultural and social activities.