Exchanges
Caltech's SURF Exchange Program offers undergraduates a 10-week immersive research experience abroad, promoting international scientific collaboration and cultural exchange.
Funder: California Institute of Technology
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027: Completed application due | May 2027: Project plan due
Funding Amounts: Full-time, 10-week summer research experience abroad; funding typically covers research support, but students are responsible for travel and housing.
Summary: Supports Caltech undergraduates to conduct immersive research abroad and experience a different academic and cultural environment.
Key Information: For Caltech undergraduates only; travel and housing costs are not covered.
Description
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships Exchange Programs at Caltech provide undergraduates with the opportunity to conduct full-time, immersive research abroad while experiencing a different culture and academic environment. Currently, the main exchange is with the University of Iceland, where participants serve as Caltech ambassadors and gain valuable international research experience. The program is designed to broaden students' perspectives and prepare them for careers involving international collaboration.
