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Caltech SURF

California Institute of Technology
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Reports
2
Stipend
$8,000 + housing assistance
Deadline
Feb 22, 2026
Program
Jun 15 – Aug 21

Overview

Caltech SURF (Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships) is a 10-week program where students collaborate with faculty mentors on individual research projects. Open to Caltech and non-Caltech students worldwide, in any STEM discipline.

Research topics

Astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, geology, mathematics, physics, planetary sciences

From past applicants

Anonymized one-line notes — timing details, interview observations, spot counts.

(Spring 2025) Designed biologically inspired robot w/ poster presentation.
rejected · cycle 2026
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Caltech SURF at California Institute of Technology | Studita