About the programme
An immersive, full-time residential summer program at the Santa Fe Institute in New Mexico. Students spend the first weeks meeting researchers and refining project ideas, then pursue an original transdisciplinary project guided by an SFI mentor. The program also includes seminars, career exploration and building a lasting research network.
Duration: 10 weeks (May 30 to August 7, 2027)
Eligibility
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate (part-time or full-time) in an associate's or bachelor's degree program
- Intends to continue undergraduate enrollment for at least one academic term after the program ends in August
- Fully completing the undergraduate degree before the program ends or not returning to undergraduate study afterwards makes applicants ineligible
- High school graduates without college-level coursework are not eligible
- Must be authorised to work in the US
- Must be able to arrive on the official first day of the program; late arrivals are not allowed
- Must be able to attend the entire 10-week program in person
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What they look for
- Prior research experience is not required
- Strong quantitative skills and/or programming experience are favourably considered
- Students entering junior or senior year of a four-year programme are typically prioritised
What you receive
- $7,000 stipend
- Free housing and meals during residential stay
- Travel support to and from Santa Fe
- Mentorship from an SFI researcher
- Membership in the SFI research network
What you will need
- Biographical information (via application portal)
- Current academic CV or résumé
- Two written research statements, including a short project proposal (one page)
- Unofficial transcript from each college or university attended
- One letter of recommendation from a professor, mentor, or advisor
How to apply
- Apply through SurveyMonkey Apply before the deadline
- Initial review, then short Zoom interviews for selected finalists
- All applicants notified of status by email in March 2027
Applications are submitted on Santa Fe Institute’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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- Santa Fe Institute · Application
- Last checked
- 13 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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