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Caltech WAVE Fellows

California Institute of Technology
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Reports
5
Stipend
$8,000 + on-campus housing + travel
Deadline
Jan 8, 2026
Program
Jun 15 – Aug 21

Overview

Caltech's WAVE Fellows program is a 10-week summer research opportunity for upper-division undergraduates from underrepresented backgrounds. Fellows conduct research with Caltech faculty in any STEM discipline and present at a final symposium.

Research topics

Astronomy, astrophysics, biology, chemistry, computing, engineering, geology, mathematics, physics

Decision timeline · cycle 2026

5 dated reports placed on the cycle calendar. Each dot is one applicant who reported their decision date.

JanFebMarAprMayJun
3accepted2rejected

When decisions landed

Reported by 5 past applicants — these are the dates students heard back, not the program's official timeline.

Acceptance
Feb 5 → Feb 27
3 reports
Rejection
Feb 19 → Mar 3
2 reports

From past applicants

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

Declined for another program
accepted · Feb 27 · cycle 2026
Accepted 2/5 Given a week to decide
accepted · Feb 5 · cycle 2026
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