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The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) program is one of the "crown jewels" of Caltech. Since 1979, SURF students have had the opportunity to conduct research under the guidance of experienced mentors working at the frontier of their fields.
The Caltech Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship, or SURF, provides undergraduate students pursing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics with an introduction to the research process under the guidance of seasoned mentors at JPL and Caltech.
SURF applications are due on February 22. We will contact the applicant's mentor for a confidential evaluation after the application is submitted. The application contains: An online application; A research proposal written by the student and uploaded to the application; An unofficial transcript for visiting (non-Caltech) applicants
Undergraduate students in physics, astronomy and engineering are invited to participate in the development of gravitational-wave astronomy through the Caltech LIGO Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) program.
Q. Can I do my SURF some place besides Caltech or JPL? I'd really like to SURF closer to home. A. Caltech students may conduct their SURF at another university or research institution. The application process is the same, but in addition to your research mentor at the off-campus location, you also need to arrange for a Caltech faculty member to ...
Eligibility Requirements for Caltech Students. To be eligible for SURF@JPL you must: Be a continuing undergraduate student. Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0. Complete the third term at Caltech, or at another school under a program approved by a Dean.
Since 1979, SURF has served as the primary way for students to get involved in the research enterprise. There are over 7,000 SURF alumni who have conducted over 8,300 research projects! SURF and undergraduate research at Caltech rely upon the involvement and generosity of our mentors, alumni, parents, and friends.
SURF is open to both Caltech and visiting students. SURF@JPL Students have the opportunity to conduct research with the scientists and engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) through this 10-week summer program.
Oct 30, 2020 · These 10-week-long paid positions are taken advantage of, every summer, by the majority of Caltech undergraduates. Given the size of the student body, and Caltech’s 3:1 student-faculty ratio, the chances of landing a SURF over the summer are substantial if students are willing to take the initiative and apply for one.
