RIPS-LA 2026

RIPS-LA 2026 is a fully funded 9-week research experience at UCLA’s Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics (IPAM) where teams of undergraduate students work on applied mathematics, data science, and computational challenges from industry and public-sector organizations. Participants work under joint supervision from academic and industry mentors, deliver a written report and presentation, and gain hands-on research experience in a professional setting. The program includes housing, meals, a stipend, travel allowance, visa assistance, and access to mentoring and development opportunities.

Stipend, free housing and meals on campus, travel allowance, visa assistance, mentoring, professional development sessions, networking events.

Open to undergraduate students and recent graduates in mathematics, computer science, engineering, statistics, or related fields.

Application opens November 2025; deadline February 2026; program runs Late June – Late August 2026; results announced April 2026; exact dates to be confirmed on the official IPAM site.