Funding

Fully Funded

Program dates

Jun 22, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026

Research Program•USA · Los Angeles

Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS) – Los Angeles

Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics (IPAM), UCLA

Application Deadline

Closed · February 10, 2026

Reopens ~Feb 2027

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The Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS) program, run by the Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics (IPAM) at UCLA with National Science Foundation support, places talented undergraduates in small teams to solve real-world research problems proposed by sponsors from industry and the public sector. Over roughly nine weeks each summer in Los Angeles, student teams work with an academic mentor and a sponsor liaison, producing a final report and presentation. The program is aimed at students with a strong mathematics background who want to see how mathematics is applied outside academia. IPAM expects around nine sponsored projects per year.

Benefits & funding

  • A stipend for each participating student (the 2026 program page lists a stipend but does not publish the exact amount)
  • Travel allowance to and from Los Angeles
  • On-campus housing and meals at UCLA for the duration of the program
  • Site visits with project sponsors (subject to confirmation)
  • Mentorship from academic and industry experts, and teamwork on a real sponsor project

Eligibility

  • Undergraduate students, including graduating seniors
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Foreign (international) students are eligible only if they are currently studying in the United States
  • A strong background in mathematics and an interest in real-world applications are encouraged
  • IPAM welcomes applications from women and members of underrepresented communities

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  • Education required

    Bachelor Enrolled · Bachelor

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  • Age requirement

    ≥ 18 yrs

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Application process

  1. 1
    Complete the online RIPS application form on the IPAM website.
  2. 2
    Upload a resume/CV and transcripts (unofficial transcripts are accepted).
  3. 3
    Arrange two letters of recommendation from reference writers.
  4. 4
    Ensure all materials, including recommendation letters, are received by the deadline (February 10 for the 2026 cycle).

Program timeline

  1. Application deadline (all materials, including letters, due)

    Feb 10, 2026

  2. Program begins

    Jun 22, 2026

  3. Program ends

    Aug 21, 2026