Student Research Programs

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
• Travel allowance
• Housing and meals on campus
• Site-visit with sponsors (subject to confirmation)
• Foreign students (only if studying in the US) are eligible
• Graduating seniors are eligible

You must be at least 18 years of age to participate in either program. IPAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (except for the minimum age requirement), disability, religion, or sex. IPAM does not exclude participants or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age (except for the minimum age requirement), disability, religion, or sex. Everyone, including women and members of underrepresented communities, is encouraged to apply to this program.

RIPS-LA runs June 26 – August 21, 2026. Students will live in residence halls on the UCLA campus and will work at IPAM, which will provide technical support and offices. We expect to have nine projects, but the sponsors and projects are not yet finalized. Please see the FAQ page for more information.

Attention: Please note the different dates of the LA and Singapore programs.

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