Eligibility
All continuing undergraduate students (i.e. who will be students next year) may apply. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Different projects require different skills and background, and we typically have some projects that are suitable for students who have just completed the freshman year.
Selected applicants will be matched with potential mentors and projects in early February. You will have an opportunity to discuss the project with the mentor(s), and you will then be asked to prepare a project proposal or respond to challenge questions, by mid-February. Final selection of summer research fellows will take place in late February or early March.
Eligibility requirements for Caltech students:
To be eligible for SURF, 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;
- Be eligible for fall term registration before beginning your SURF project and no later than July 1;
- Not be under any disciplinary sanction.
Eligibility requirements for non-Caltech students:
To be eligible for SURF, you must:
- Be a continuing undergraduate student;
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5/4.0;
- Complete a full year of undergraduate education at your college or university, including at least one full year course in undergraduate physics;
- Not be under any disciplinary sanction.
Deadlines and important dates
The LIGO Summer Program runs from June 18 through August 23, 2013. It is also possible to work longer that the standard 10 weeks of the program (for more pay), if this is arranged in advance.
Important dates for 2013 LIGO SURF Program
Important dates for 2013 Caltech SURF program
