Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS) 2025 – Los Angeles
Eligible Degree
- Undergraduate Degree
- Open to students enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree program.
Brief Overview
The RIPS program allows talented undergraduate students to work in teams on real-world research projects proposed by industry or public sector sponsors. Supported by academic and industry mentors, students will present their findings at the end of the program, both orally and in writing. RIPS runs from June 23 to August 22, 2025, in Los Angeles.
Detail of the Internship
- Program Duration: June 23 – August 22, 2025.
- Location: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
- Support Provided:
- Stipend.
- Travel allowance.
- Housing and meals on campus.
- Site visit with sponsors (subject to confirmation).
- Limited support for future travel to conferences.
- Open to international students.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be an undergraduate student or recent graduate (no earlier than December 2024).
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have a strong background in mathematics.
- International students are eligible to apply.
- Graduating seniors are eligible.
Internship Values
- Stipend for the program duration.
- Travel allowance to cover airfare or mileage reimbursement.
- Housing and meals provided on UCLA’s campus.
- Limited partial support for future travel to select conferences.
- Visa sponsorship for selected international students (if necessary).
Required Documents
- Resume/CV.
- Unofficial academic transcript.
- Letters of recommendation submitted through MathPrograms webpage.
How to Apply for the Scholarships
- Submit an online application through the RIPS webpage.
- Upload a resume/CV and unofficial transcript.
- Ensure that reference letters are uploaded by your recommenders through MathPrograms.
- International students may need to confirm visa eligibility with their school’s international office (if applicable).
Deadline
- Program dates: June 23 – August 22, 2025.
- The application will open in November.
- Application deadline: TBA (Check the RIPS website for updates).