Overview
Highly prestigious undergraduate research programme at Caltech that allows students to design and conduct independent research projects under faculty mentorship, culminating in a technical paper and conference-style presentation.
What's on offer
Participants work full-time on a research project for 10 weeks, receive a research stipend, produce a technical paper, submit interim reports, and present their findings at SURF Seminar Days modelled on professional scientific conferences.
Requirements
Applicants must be continuing undergraduate students, have completed at least their second semester (or third quarter), maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0 for visiting students, identify a Caltech mentor, submit a research proposal, and remain enrolled after the summer programme.
Ideal applicant
Outstanding STEM undergraduates interested in pursuing research careers, graduate study, or advanced technical work who want experience conducting independent research at a world-leading institution.