Off-Campus SURF
Forecasted
Off-Campus SURF by Caltech lets undergraduates conduct hands-on research at other institutions under joint mentorship, expanding their scientific experience and collaboration.
Funder: California Institute of Technology
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical award is ~$7,200 for a 10-week period; off-campus mentors are expected to cost-share half the award and cover research costs.
Summary: Enables Caltech undergraduates to conduct immersive research at other universities or institutions in the U.S. or abroad with academic support from a Caltech professor.
Key Information: Applicants must attend an info session and secure both an off-campus research mentor and a Caltech faculty associate mentor.
Description
The Off-Campus SURF program at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) offers undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue research projects at other universities or research institutions, either in the U.S. or internationally. This program is designed to broaden students’ academic and research experiences by immersing them in new research environments and fostering collaborations outside Caltech. Each participant must work on-site at the host institution under the guidance of a local research mentor and also secure a Caltech faculty member (with "Professor" in their title) as an associate mentor to help ensure academic rigor and continuity. Students are responsible for arranging travel, housing, and any necessary visas.
