Paid Summer Research Fellowship (SURF) – Undergrad USA

Scholarships Corner; California; Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Housing assistance

Travel support

Mentor selection

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Scholarships Corner lists the CALTECH Summer Research Fellowship 2026 in the USA, hosted by The California Institute of Technology. The program is open to national and international undergraduate students who will select a mentor and work on diverse research projects across STEM, technology, mathematics and economics, with a paid stipend of $8,110 for the ten-week period.

During SURF, interns will attend weekly sessions with scientists, engineers and Caltech faculty, complete a written report,

Responsibilities

• Select a mentor for your SURF project
• Attend weekly sessions with Caltech scientists, engineers and faculty
• Submit a written report and present at a seminar or symposium
• Explore California and network with peers and mentors
• Complete the SURF project and contribute to research

Job description

Scholarships Corner lists the CALTECH Summer Research Fellowship 2026 in the USA, hosted by The California Institute of Technology. The program is open to national and international undergraduate students who will select a mentor and work on diverse research projects across STEM, technology, mathematics and economics, with a paid stipend of $8,110 for the ten-week period.

During SURF, interns will attend weekly sessions with scientists, engineers and Caltech faculty, complete a written report,