Caltech Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) 2027 in the USA | Paid Research Program

Caltech Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) 2027 is a paid research program run by Caltech in the USA. The program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to conduct significant research projects over a 10-week summer period under the mentorship of Caltech faculty. Students work on research with intellectual and creative content that has potential for publication in peer-reviewed journals. What you get • Paid research fellowship • Mentorship from Caltech faculty • Opportunity to conduct research with publication potential • Opportunity to explore fields outside your major How to apply 1. Identify and contact a Caltech faculty mentor to discuss your research interests 2. Obtain approval and commitment from the faculty mentor to support your application and contribute financially 3. Submit recommender contact information to your SFP Online account so they receive the recommendation request 4. Enter your research proposal, online application, and unofficial transcript (for non-Caltech students) in the SFP Online system 5. Ensure your two letters of recommendation are submitted by the deadline

• Must identify and contact a Caltech faculty mentor in advance of submitting an application • Faculty mentor must agree to support your application and financially contribute to your award • Submit an online application through the SFP Online system • Submit a research proposal written by the student • Unofficial transcript required for visiting (non-Caltech) students • Two confidential letters of recommendation, at least one from a faculty member • Research project must be suitable for completion in a 10-week period