СШАCalifornia Institute of Technology
CALTECH Summer Research Fellowship 2027 in USA
4 дн. назад
8354 USD / мес.СШАJuniorOnsite
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CALTECH Summer Research Fellowship 2027 offers a paid 10-week research internship in California, USA for undergraduate students to work on projects supervised by Caltech faculty, with a stipend of $8,354 and professional development opportunities.
About the company
- The California Institute of Technology (CALTECH) is the host university for this research fellowship.
About the product
- The SURF Summer Research Fellowship is a 10-week program (June–August 2027) offering hands-on research experience in diverse subjects including Science, Engineering, Technology, Mathematics and Economics.
- Students will use cutting edge research facilities available at University of California to complete their projects.
- The program includes weekly sessions by scientists, engineers and Caltech faculty members.
- After completing projects, students submit a written report and give a presentation during a seminar or symposium.
- The fellowship offers networking opportunities through social and cultural activities and weekly student-faculty dinners.
Responsibilities
- Select a research project and faculty mentor to supervise the work.
- Submit a research proposal to be reviewed by faculty members.
- Conduct research work under the guidance of the chosen mentor.
- Attend weekly sessions and participate in seminars and symposia.
- Submit a written report and give a final presentation of the research findings.
Requirements
- Applicants must be current undergraduate students eligible for registration in the fall semester.
- Minimum CGPA of 2.5/4.0 for non-Caltech students, 2.0/4.0 for Caltech students.
- Must have completed at least the second semester or third quarter at their home university or Caltech.
- Applicants must not be under any academic or disciplinary restrictions.
- International students studying outside the USA can apply; U.S. citizens and permanent residents only for SURF placements at NASA JPL.
- International students from abroad will receive F-1 or J-1 visa instructions after award.
- International students in the USA must have appropriate employment authorization before fellowship start.
- Both Caltech and non-Caltech applicants must secure approval from a Caltech faculty research mentor before applying.
Conditions
- Fellowship duration is 10 weeks (June to August 2027).
- Stipend of $8,354 for the entire period, to cover housing, travel and living expenses.
- Participants may select their own mentors.
- Located in California, USA with opportunity to explore the area.
- Program aids future graduate study and research career prospects.
How to apply
- Find and contact a Caltech faculty mentor who agrees to support the application.
- Mentor contact can be via email, phone call, or Zoom meeting.
- Search for mentors on the official Caltech website.
- After mentor approval, apply through the SFP Online application system.
- Create an account, enter personal, educational, contact details, research experience, extra-curricular activities.
- Provide mentor information and upload research proposal and transcript (if non-Caltech student).