Caltech SURF 2027
Last date 22 February 2027 (counted to end of day IST; the notice may say an earlier time)
For2nd year · 3rd year
What Caltech SURF 2027 is
10-week summer research fellowship at Caltech with a self-written proposal
Who can apply
Undergraduates in any branch who have finished their second semester and will still be enrolled in autumn 2027 (so second, third and pre-final years); final-years graduating before autumn 2027 cannot apply, and you need a Caltech mentor's approval first.
The organiser's rules Visiting (non-Caltech) students: continuing undergraduate eligible for fall term registration, cumulative GPA at least 2.5/4.0, second semester completed; international students eligible on the Caltech campus (JPL placements are US citizens/PR only); a Caltech faculty mentor must approve you before you apply
What it pays
“In 2027, Fellows will receive an $8,354 award for the ten-week period.”
Important dates
- Opens
- 1 November 2026
- Last date
- 22 February 2027
- Checked
- 1 November 2026, on Caltech Student-Faculty Programs (USA)'s own page
The receipt
Copied word for word from Caltech Student-Faculty Programs (USA)'s own page, so you can check it yourself:
“SURF applications are due on February 22.”
Desk notes
SURF 2027 portal is live on SFP Online (sfponline.caltech.edu) as of 1 Nov 2026: 'Click here to access the SURF 2027 application portal.' 'Recommendations are due on February 22, along with your application'; awards announced 1 April. 'Please do not submit an application if you have not first received approval from a faculty mentor.' Award rose from $8,110 (2026) to $8,354 (2027).
FAQ
What is the last date to apply for Caltech SURF 2027?
The last date is 22 February 2027 (count it as end of day IST unless the notice says an earlier time). Caltech Student-Faculty Programs (USA)'s own page says: "SURF applications are due on February 22."
Who can apply for Caltech SURF 2027?
Undergraduates in any branch who have finished their second semester and will still be enrolled in autumn 2027 (so second, third and pre-final years); final-years graduating before autumn 2027 cannot apply, and you need a Caltech mentor's approval first. In the organiser's words: Visiting (non-Caltech) students: continuing undergraduate eligible for fall term registration, cumulative GPA at least 2.5/4.0, second semester completed; international students eligible on the Caltech campus (JPL placements are US citizens/PR only); a Caltech faculty mentor must approve you before you apply.
How much does Caltech SURF 2027 pay?
Caltech Student-Faculty Programs (USA)'s page says: "In 2027, Fellows will receive an $8,354 award for the ten-week period."
Where do I apply for Caltech SURF 2027?
On Caltech Student-Faculty Programs (USA)'s own site: https://sfp.caltech.edu/undergraduate-research/programs/surf/application_information. The Deadline Desk links only to the organiser's page, never an aggregator.