United States · Pasadena
About this opportunity
SURF students write a research proposal with a Caltech faculty mentor, do ten weeks of full-time research and present at SURF Seminar Day. International students can take part on the Caltech campus (JPL projects are for US citizens and permanent residents only).
Contact potential mentors early — the mentor must agree to support you before you apply. You need two recommendation letters (not from your Caltech mentor) and, as a visiting student, an unofficial transcript.
Who can apply
Continuing undergraduates with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5/4.0 who will be eligible to register in the fall; international students allowed on campus projects.
- Eligible nationalities
- All nationalities
- Open to
- Undergraduates
What the funding covers
Fellowship award (amount depends on funding).
- Tuition Not stated — check the official page
- Stipend or salary Covered
- Travel Not stated — check the official page
- Accommodation Not stated — check the official page
- Health insurance Not stated — check the official page
"Not separately covered" means the provider does not pay for it on top — you pay it yourself, usually from the stipend if there is one.
Documents & tests
- Online application
- Research proposal written with your mentor
- Two recommendation letters
- Unofficial transcript
- Tests
- Not stated — check the official page
- Application fee
- Not stated — ScholarsChapter itself never charges a fee
How to apply
General steps — the provider's own instructions always take priority.
- Read the full eligibility rules on sfp.caltech.edu and confirm you meet every mandatory condition.
- Confirm this year's deadline and time zone on the official page — dates change every cycle.
- Prepare your documents and book any language test early; results can take two weeks or more.
- Write your statement, CV and other texts specifically for this opportunity.
- Submit through the official portal only, keep the confirmation email, and track your application here.
Before you apply
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Program dates
- Duration
- 10 weeks
Quick answers
Who can apply for Caltech SURF 2027?
Open to all nationalities. Level: Undergraduates. See "Who can apply" for the full rules.
Is Caltech SURF 2027 fully funded?
Funding type: Stipend. Covers: stipend or salary.
What is the deadline for Caltech SURF 2027?
The deadline is 1 Mar 2027. Status: Upcoming · opens 1 Nov 2026. Always confirm the date and time zone on the official website.
Does Caltech SURF 2027 require IELTS or another test?
Our record does not state a test requirement — check the official page and your chosen university.
How do I apply for Caltech SURF 2027?
Apply only on the official website (sfp.caltech.edu). The full steps are listed under "How to apply".
Is there an application fee?
No fee is stated in our record. ScholarsChapter never charges a fee, and no agent can sell you a place.
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- Official source
- sfp.caltech.edu
- Last checked
- 19 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 19 Oct 2026
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