CALTECH Summer Research Fellowship 2027 in USA | Paid Fellowship

Overview

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships program is a ten-week opportunity taking place from June to August 2027 in California, United States. Hosted at the California Institute of Technology, the program allows national and international undergraduate students to work on research projects aligned with their educational fields across diverse subjects related to Science, Engineering, Technology, Mathematics, and Economics. Participants utilize research facilities to complete their projects, attend weekly sessions led by scientists, engineers, and faculty members, participate in social and cultural activities, and attend weekly student-faculty dinners. Upon completion, participants submit a written report and deliver a presentation at a seminar or symposium.

Who can apply

Both national and international students are eligible to apply. Visiting non-Caltech applicants must be current undergraduate students who have completed their second semester or third quarter at their home university, hold a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, and be eligible to register for the fall semester. Current Caltech undergraduate students must have completed their third term at Caltech or an approved graduate school with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, and be eligible to register for the fall term. All applicants must not be under any academic or disciplinary restrictions. International students studying outside the USA can apply for campus placements and will receive visa instructions for an F-1 or J-1 visa, while those already studying in the USA must obtain employment authorization. Participation at NASA JPL placements is restricted to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

What you get

Participants receive a stipend of $8,354 for the ten-week period, which can be used to cover housing, travel, and living expenses. Fellows gain hands-on research experience, academic and professional skill development, and networking opportunities.

Requirements

Applicants must secure approval from a Caltech faculty research mentor before applying. Students must submit a research proposal that is reviewed by faculty members. Visiting students must also provide their academic transcript.

How to apply

Applicants must first find and contact a Caltech faculty mentor through email, phone, or Zoom to secure their support and assistance in writing the research proposal. Once mentor approval is secured, applicants must apply through the SFP Online application system by creating an account, entering personal, educational, contact, and citizenship information, providing details of work experience and extracurricular activities, entering mentor details, uploading the research proposal and transcripts, completing demographic sections, and submitting the application.

Key dates

The application deadline is February 22, 2027. The program runs for 10 weeks from June to August 2027.