• Host Country: USA (Pasadena, California)
• Host Organizer: California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
• Degree Level: Undergraduate.
• Duration: 10 weeks (Summer)
• Deadline: February 22, 2027

DETAILED INFORMATION

Benefit

• Fully Funded 10-week summer research internship.
• A generous stipend of $8,354.
• Coverage for airfare travel expenses, accommodation, meals, and visa costs.
• Weekly seminars by Caltech faculty and JPL scientists, alongside academic and professional development workshops.

Eligibility

• Open to undergraduate students globally (both U.S. citizens and international students).
• Crucial Requirement: Applicants must identify and contact a research mentor at Caltech in advance. A Caltech faculty mentor must explicitly agree to support your application and help define the research project.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 and a strong academic record.
• Note: High school students are not eligible.

Required Documents

• An online application via the SFP system.
• A detailed Research Proposal (written by the student with guidance from the prospective mentor).
• An unofficial transcript (for visiting/non-Caltech applicants).
• Two confidential letters of recommendation (at least one must be from a faculty member; the prospective Caltech mentor cannot write this letter, as they will submit a separate evaluation).

How to Apply

• Step 1: Use your academic network to find and contact a potential Caltech faculty mentor. Tailor your email to show genuine interest in their specific research.
• Step 2: Once a mentor agrees to support you, work with them to develop a technical and specific Research Proposal.
• Step 3: Ask for two recommendation letters and enter your recommenders' contact information into your SFP Online account early.
• Step 4: Submit the online application HERE, upload your proposal and unofficial transcript to the SFP Online system before the deadline on February 22, 2027.
• Step 5: Awards will be announced on April 1, 2027.

Visit HERE for more information.