Applications are now open for the RIPS Summer Internship 2026 in the USA, a fully funded research opportunity hosted at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
RIPS stands for Research in Industrial Projects for Students, and it offers undergraduate students and recent graduates the chance to work on real-world research problems alongside academic and industry mentors.
This prestigious program is organized by the Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics (IPAM) at UCLA. Over the course of 9 weeks, participants collaborate in teams to solve industry-based challenges, conduct research, and present their final results. There is no application fee, and students from all around the world are eligible to apply.
RIPS Internship 2026 – Overview
| Host Country | USA |
| Location | UCLA Campus, Los Angeles |
| Organized by | Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics (IPAM) |
| Duration | June 22 – August 21, 2026 (9 Weeks) |
| Financial Coverage | Fully Funded |
| Deadline | February 2, 2026 |
Financial Benefits
The RIPS Summer Internship is fully funded and includes:
- Monthly stipend
- Round-trip travel allowance
- Free housing and meals on the UCLA campus
- Site visits with project sponsors
- Partial funding for travel to conferences (if invited to present)
- Visa assistance for selected international students
Fields of Study
Students with academic backgrounds in the following fields are encouraged to apply:
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Computer Science
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the RIPS Summer Internship 2026, applicants must:
- Be international students (U.S. citizens are not eligible)
- Be undergraduate students or recent graduates (degree completed after December 2025)
- Be at least 18 years old
- Foreign students studying in the U.S. or abroad are eligible
Required Documents
- Updated Resume/CV
- Academic Transcript(s)
- Two Letters of Recommendation (submitted online)
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their application online via the official RIPS website. Once the application is submitted successfully, a confirmation email will be sent.
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