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RIPS Summer Internship program 2026 in USA (RIPS-LA)

To all the talented undergraduate students in STEM fields seeking internship opportunities to gain hands-on experience, today at Opportunities Radar, we have an exciting internship opportunity in the USA that one should not miss. The applications are open for the RIPS Summer Internship program 2026. RIPS (Research in Industrial Project for Students)  is a prestigious summer research programme hosted by the University of California, USA.

The internship is designed for talented students currently pursuing their undergraduate degree program in computer science, math, or related fields to work on real-world research projects. The duration of the internship is 3 months and will take place on the UCLA campus from June 26- August 21, 2026. The internship offers students cutting-edge research experience under the mentorship of academic and industry mentors. By the end of the program, interns will present their work results.

It’s a fully funded internship, it offers a wide range of benefits and incentives such as a competitive stipend, travel allowance, site visits, partial support for travel, and more. There is no application fee associated with the program. Read more details below.

RIPS Summer Internship 2026 in the USA Overview

  • Host Country: United States
  • Location: Residence Hall, UCLA Campus
  • Host Institute: Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)
  • Internship Dates: June 22 – August 21, 2026
  • Coverage: Fully Funded
  • Application Deadline: February 2, 2026

Also, check: CALTECH Summer Research Fellowship 2026 in USA 

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants meeting the following criteria are invited to apply to RIPS-LA 2026:

  • RIPS Summer internship is open to all nationals
  • Students currenly pursuing their undergraduate degree in STEM fields
  • Fresh graduates completed their degree no earlier than December 2025
  • Domestic (US) nationals are not eligible to apply
  • An individual must be at least 18 years of age at the time of internship
  • Have a strong interest in mathematics

Internship Coverage

The internship offers a wide range of perks and benefits, which include:

  • Monthly stipend to cover living expenses
  • Round-trip Travel costs
  • Meals and Housing on campus
  • Site visits cost
  • Partial support for conferences

Research Projects

  • The research projects are offered in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) or related fields.

Application Documents

  1. An updated Resume
  2. Degree Transcript
  3. Two references submitted online

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How to apply for the RIPS internship program?

The application process is simple; applicants meeting the above-mentioned criteria need to apply online via the official portal mentioned below. Best of Luck!

RISE RIPS-LA 2025 ONLINE APPLY

Syed Shazil Maqsood
Syed Shazil Maqsood, a founder of Opportunities Radar and a Computer System Engineer by profession, completed his higher education from the prestigious University of Engineering and Technology. Since 2018, he has been working tirelessly to empower youth by providing them with access to international opportunities. His platform is the best source to connect students from around the world with life-changing opportunities. Through his leadership and experience, Shazil continues to serve and mentor students by helping them unlock their potential.