Applications are now open for the 2026 RIPS Summer Internship Program in the USA. This fully funded internship will be held at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) . RIPS stands for Research in Industrial Projects for Students. This internship in the USA is open to undergraduate and recent graduate students , and international students from around the world are welcome to apply. The program aims to provide students with the opportunity to work on real-world research projects with mentors from both the private and public sectors. Interns will work under the supervision of an academic mentor, research the assigned problem, and present their findings. The internship lasts nine weeks, and there is no application fee. More details are below.

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Details about the RIPS 2026 Summer Internship Program in the USA

• Country : United States of America
• Training location : UCLA campus
• Institute : Institute of Pure and Applied Mathematics (IPAM)
• Training dates : June 22 – August 21, 2026
• Financial advantages : Fully funded
• Deadline: February 2, 2026

Financial advantages

The program covers:

• monthly salary
• travel allowance
• On-campus housing and meals
• Visit the site with the sponsors
• Limited partial support for future travel to selected conferences.
• Visa support for selected international students.

Training areas at RIPS

Subject areas: Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science.

Eligibility criteria for summer internships at RIPS

• International students from all countries can apply for RIPS-LA internships.
• University students are eligible.
• New graduates who received their degree before December 2025 can apply for RIPS 2026.
• American citizens are not eligible.
• International students (studying in the United States or abroad) are eligible
• Candidates must be at least 18 years old.
• Candidates must be undergraduate students or recent graduates.

Required documents

• the biography
• The copy(s)
• Two reference letters (must be submitted online)

How to apply for the RIPS 2026 summer internship program?

Applicants must apply electronically through the official website. Applicants will receive a notification of their application upon successful completion of the application form.