Deadline: February 22, 2025
CALTECH Summer Research Fellowship 2025 in the USA is offered to both national and international students. Students will work on research projects related to their educational field. Students will have a chance to select a mentor who will supervise their work. During the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) program, interns will attend weekly sessions by scientists, engineers, and Caltech faculty members. After completing their projects, students will submit a written report and give presentation during a seminar or symposium. The fellowship is being offered in diverse subjects related to Science, Engineering, Technology, Mathematics and Economics. Students will use cutting edge research facilities available at University of California to complete their projects.
SURF internship for undergraduate students will be helpful for them in getting admission in graduate programs as well as future research careers. The program will organise exciting social and cultural activities so that students can get networking opportunities. CALTEC fellowship in USA will include student-faculty dinner every week so that fellows can interact with their mentors other than academic discussions.
Benefits
- Students will get a stipend of $7,950 for ten-week period.
- This amount can be utilized to cover housing, travelling and living expenses.
- Applicants can select a mentor of their own choice.
- Opportunity to explore California.
- The program will be helpful in future studies and research.
Eligibility
Eligibility Requirements for Visiting (Non-Caltech) Students:
- Applicants must be a current undergraduate student and eligible to apply for registration in fall semester.
- Candidates must have a minimum CGPA of 2.5/4.0.
- Applicants must complete the second semester or third quarter at their home university.
- Applications must not be under any academic or disciplinary restrictions.
Eligibility Requirements for Caltech Students:
- Applicants should currently be students in undergraduate program at Caltech.
- Applicants should have minimum 2.0/4.0 CGPA.
- Applicants should have completed their 3rd term at Caltech or any other graduate school approved by the University Dean.
- Applicants should be eligible for registering in fall term before starting SURF project.
- Applicants should not be under any academic or disciplinary restrictions.
Application
- Before submitting the application, students have to search and contact a research supervisor who will help in writing a research proposal.
- Visiting (non-Caltech) students can interact with mentors through e-mail, phone call, or Zoom meeting.
- Applications can find a mentor on official website.
- Apply through SFP Online application form.
- Create a new account.
- Log in using your email address and password.
- Enter your personal and educational information.
- Mention your contact details.
- Write about your work or research experience.
- Enter details about extra curricular activities.
- Write additional supporting information.
- Mention the details of your mentor.
- Upload your research proposal.
- Enter your citizenship information.
- Complete the demographic information asked.
- Review and submit your application.
Required Documents
- A research proposal.
- Unofficial transcript for visiting (non-Caltech) students.
- Two recommendation letters.
- Passport
- CV (Learn how to create a good CV)
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