California Institute of Technology (CALTECH) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program in USA

The CALTECH University Summer Research Program provides students with the opportunity to conduct research under the guidance of experienced mentors working at the frontier of their fields.

It is a Fully Funded 10-week summer Internship for International students and US citizens.

The Program will cover all the costs of participation for all selected candidates. There is no application fee, and applicants from all over the world are eligible to apply. 

To be considered for the CALTECH SURF Program, you must:

• Be U.S. citizens or international students from outside the USA.

• Be undergraduate students.

• Have a strong academic record and a genuine interest in the specified area of research.

• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0

Participants will receive an $8,110 stipend 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 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.

To apply for the CALTECH University Summer Research Program, interested and qualified candidates should;

• 1

  Click the button below to proceed to the 'SURF at Caltech' website.

• 2

  Proceed to the application portal and complete the application form.

• 3

  Upload all required documents and submit your application by the deadline.

• 4

  Awards will be made on the strength of the application and available funding.

• 5

  Awards will be announced on April 1.

• 6

  Students will receive e-mail notification of the outcome of their applications and instructions and forms required to accept the award.