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Caltech WAVE Fellows 2026 - Undergraduate Research Program

Pasadena, United States Computer ScienceMachine LearningPersonal Growth

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The Caltech WAVE Fellows program is a 10-week undergraduate research program for students seriously considering graduate school in STEM fields. The 2026 award includes $6,000 stipend, on-campus housing, and a dining/travel supplement of ~$1,000. Program dates: June 15 - August 21, 2026. Fellows work with Caltech faculty mentors on research projects, participate in weekly seminars by Caltech faculty and JPL scientists, attend professional development workshops, and present their research at Seminar Days. The program increases visibility and accessibility to PhD programs for underrepresented students in STEM.

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