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Caltech WAVE Fellows Undergraduate Research Program Application Open

Caltech WAVE Fellows Undergraduate Research Program Application Open

The WAVE Fellows program provides support for undergraduate students, who are underrepresented in STEM and intend on pursuing a Ph.D., to conduct a 10-week summer research project under the mentorship of Caltech faculty.  Research opportunities are available in biology, neuroscience, chemistry, chemical engineering, engineering and applied science, geology, environmental science, sustainability, astronomy, physics, nanotechnology, quantum sciences, humanities, social science, and more!

The program will run June 13-August 19, 2022.  Applicants must be rising sophomores, juniors, or non-graduating seniors and have at least a 3.2 cumulative GPA.  Accepted students will take part in graduate school prep workshops, faculty seminars, networking events, writing workshops, and social activities.  More details can be found on the program website.

The deadline to apply is January 7, 2022 at 11:59pm EST.