For all deadlines, double check after opening the link since the exact dates could change every year! The deadlines currently listed are for 2020.
Students must identify and contact a research mentor (at Caltech) in advance of submitting an application. A mentor must agree to support your application, help you to develop and define a research project, and assist you in the writing of the research proposal.
This early interaction is a very important part of the application process. Visiting (non-Caltech) students usually have to accomplish this discussion via e-mail, phone, or Skype. If a student is in the area, we encourage him/her to visit the campus and meet the mentor.
The application contains:
An online application
A research proposal written by the student and uploaded to the application
Confidential letters of recommendation
Visiting (non-Caltech) students must submit three confidential letters from faculty (at least two in the relevant discipline).
An unofficial transcript for visiting (non-Caltech) applicants
Harvard University - The Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering and The Rowland Institute at Harvard
These two institutes have some pretty cool physics research that is NOT NSF funded, so international students can apply! We were unable to find a formal application process, so you will have to visit these two links, find faculty members whose research interests you, and then contact them.
The application requires you to:
Rank 3 research groups that interest you
List all math courses you have taken and the grades you have achieved (you can also report grades in physics/CS/other relevant coursework, but that’s optional)
Have at least one faculty member write you a letter of recommendation
Write a 1-2 page statement of interest
The application requires you to:
Rank your top 3 research projects
Provide work experience/programming skills (stuff you could copy paste from your CV)
A 1-2 page, 500-1000 word essay about your background, interest in astronomy, and why you think you would be a good candidate for this program.
3 letters of recommendation from faculty
An unofficial transcript
The application requires you to:
Rank your top 3 research projects
Provide a personal statement about your interest in their particular program and how it will help with your career/educational goals
Additional essay: Describe a time when you have shown grit, determination, and motivation to succeed in your goals. (prompt could change every year so check application)
Describe previous research experience in 1000 words
Provide relevant upper division coursework, relevant programming experience, and any other relevant skills you think they should know about
Unofficial transcript
At least two letters of recommendation
UCLA Research in Industrial Projects (in Mathematics) for Students (RIPS) 2020 Deadline: February 12
The application requires you to:
Write a cover letter
Attach a CV
Write a research statement
Write a teaching statement (couldn’t figure out wtf this is)
Send a publication list