Name of the Event: Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS) Program 2025
Date: 23 June - 22 August 2025
Place: Los Angeles, California
Last Date of Application: 3 February 2025
Link to Apply:
The Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS) Programs provide an opportunity for talented undergraduate students to work in teams on real-world research projects proposed by sponsors from industry or the public sector. Each student team, with support from their academic mentor and industry mentor, will research the problem and present the results, both orally and in writing, at the end of the program. Subsequent to the RIPS program, some student teams choose to publish their results or present them at national conferences.
IPAM provides each undergraduate student with a wide range of support and incentives. These include:
Stipend of $4,200
Travel allowance
Housing and meals on campus
Site visit with sponsors (subject to confirmation)
Limited partial support for future travel to select conferences
Foreign students (studying in the US or abroad) are eligible
Graduating seniors are eligible
RIPS Los Angeles:
RIPS-LA runs June 23 – August 22, 2025. Students will live in residence halls on the UCLA campus and will work at IPAM, which will provide technical support and offices.
International Students:
International students are eligible to apply for RIPS-LA, whether or not they study in the US.
If you are a foreign student enrolled at a U.S. university -
If selected for RIPS, you will most likely need to obtain a “CPT” to participate in the program. This will likely require you to register for an internship or independent study class through your school. On occasion, it is also possible to participate through an "OPT," but it is up to you to determine whether this option is compliant with U.S. government guidelines. Please clarify your eligibility for RIPS with your school's international student office before applying to this program.
Foreign students not enrolled at a US university -
If selected for RIPS, you will need to apply for a US visa, with assistance from IPAM.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application -
Resume/CV
Transcript(s)
Two reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers)
We are not the official organisers of the program. If you have any queries regarding it, kindly contact the organisers.
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