provides support for talented undergraduates
to spend a summer working in a research laboratory on the Caltech campus.
The MURF program aims to increase the representation of underrepresented
students (such as African American, Latino, and Native American) in science
and engineering graduate programs and to make Caltech’s programs more
visible to students not traditionally exposed to Caltech. The program supports
Caltech’s commitment to training a diverse set of science, technology,
engineering, and math leaders.
Applications are encouraged from students who wish to work in a modern academic
research laboratory under the guidance of experienced scientists and engineers.
The program will expose students to the excitement and opportunities of a research
career. This experience provides excellent preparation for students interested
in subsequently pursuing a Ph.D.
- Increase critical mass of underrepresented graduate students
at Caltech
- Provide opportunities for students not generally familiar with
Caltech to experience the research environment at Caltech
- Train a diverse set of leaders in fields of science, technology,
engineering, and math
- Promote awareness of diversity among students, faculty, and
staff
- Provide opportunities for students who come from challenging
backgrounds and must overcome significant barriers to pursue their goals of
becoming a scientist or engineer
The MURF program is supported by the generous contributions from the following
organizations: Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation,
and NSF Center for the Science and Engineering of Materials.
Caltech's Student-Faculty Programs Office coordinates an array
of undergraduate research programs, including MURF. For more information on
all of our programs, please click here.
