Do you want to have an immersive research experience this summer in the United States, with all your finances covered? Well than pack your bags as the United States is calling. The applications are open for the CALTECH Summer Research Fellowship 2026. Caltech, also known as the California Institute of Technology, through its official portal, has recently announced its flagship “Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships” (SURF) and is seeking applications from talented and motivated students from around the world to apply.
One of the prestigious fellowship programmes hosted by Caltech offers an excellent opportunity to Undergraduate students in STEM fields to conduct research under the mentorship of renowned mentors at the frontier of their fields. The duration of the summer research program is 10 weeks, during which the participants will experience cutting-edge research in state-of-the-art research facilities at the California Institute of Technology, USA. The institute does not charge any fee at any stage of the application process.
The host organization covers all the costs of the participants related to the summer research program, which includes air travel costs, accommodation, meals, and more. The application process is online. Interested applicants need to submit their application before February 22nd, 2026. Read more details about the programme below.
Catlech University Summer Research Fellowship 2026
- Host Country: United States
- Host Institute: California Institute of Technology(Caltech)
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Programme Type: Summer Research
- Duration: 10 Weeks
- Starting Date: June 2026
- Application Deadline: February 22nd, 2026
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Eligiblity Criteria
To be eligible for the Caltech University Summer Research program, you must fulfill the following criteria:
- The fellowship is open for both international and usa citizens
- Currently enrolled in an undergraudate degree program
- Students must have completed the second semester of the degree program
- CGPA requirement of at least 2.5/4.0
- Master’s, Ph.D, and High school students are not eligible to apply
Coverage
The fellowship offers generous support of $8,110 to cover:
- Travel expenses
- Accommodation
- Visa costs
- other expenses during your stay
Program Activities
To give participants an enriching experience, fellows will engage in:
- Weekly seminars led by the Caltech faculty, scientists & engineers
- Participate in academic and professional development programs
- Social and cultural activities to broaden their networks
- Participate in effective communication workshops
- Dinners with fellows and faculty
Benefits
- Fellows will experience cutting-edge research in state-of-the-art facilities
- The fellowship covers all the costs related to the program
- Carry out the project under the mentorship of renowned faculty members
- Develop your academic and professional skills
Research Areas
The fellowships are offered to students interested in the STEM fields. Refer to “Finding a Mentor“ and Tips for Meeting with a Potential Mentor
Application Documents
The following documents need to be directly submitted via the SFP online system.
- Complete online application
- Research proposal
- Unofficial Degree Transcript
- 2 Letters of Recommendations
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How to Apply for Caltech Summer Research Fellowships 2026?
Applicants meeting the above criteria need to submit their online application via the official portal. For more details and to apply, visit the official link below.
APPLY FOR CALTECH SURF FELLOWSHIP 2026 IN USA
Deadline: The last date for the submission of the application is February 22nd, 2026 – late and incomplete applications will not be entertained.
