The Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics (IPAM) accepts applications for the 2024 Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS) Programs. This program offers a unique platform for accomplished undergraduate students to collaborate in teams on practical research projects presented by sponsors from various industries or the public sector.

Guided by their academic and industry mentors, each student team engages in comprehensive research to address the problem, ultimately presenting their findings through oral and written formats upon program completion. Following the RIPS program, select student teams may opt to publish or present their results at national conferences. IPAM ensures that every undergraduate student receives extensive support and incentives throughout the process.

Promoting the careers of women and minority mathematicians and scientists is a vital aspect of IPAM’s mission, and IPAM enthusiastically invites their applications. Applicants must be at least 18 to participate in either program.

The RIPS-LA program is scheduled from June 24 to August 23, 2024. During this period, students will reside in on-campus housing at UCLA and conduct their work at IPAM, benefiting from technical support and dedicated office spaces. While IPAM anticipates having nine projects, the sponsors and specific projects are still in the finalization stage.

Key Details of RIPS

Application Deadline: 12 February 2024

RIPS Duration: June 24 – August 23, 2024

Location: Los Angeles, USA

Target Group: Undergraduate Students

Eligible Countries: All

Focused Area: Math, computer science, and
related disciplines

Available Projects: Nine Projects

Benefits of the Research in Industrial Project for Students (RIPS)

The program covers the following costs:

• Travel (airfare or mileage reimbursement) to IPAM is covered, subject to certain rules and limits.
• Housing is in the dorms, and most meals are included.
• IPAM offers limited partial support for future travel to select conferences, support for site visits with sponsors, and visa sponsorship for selected international students.
• Participants receive a stipend of US$4,000.

Projects

• The project’s focus is on engaging mathematics and computation.

Who are the sponsors

The following are the sponsor of the Research in Industrial Projects for Students:

• The Aerospace Corporation
• Air Force Research laboratory
• AMD
• Google
• GumGum
• HRL
• IBM
• Lawrence Livermore National Lab
• Meta
• Roswell Biotech

Who Can Apply for the Research in Industrial Project for Students (RIPS)?

Those candidates who meet the following criteria can apply for the 2024 RIPS program:

• RIPS is designed for students currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate (bachelor’s) program.
• Recent graduates who received their degree no earlier than December 2023 can apply for RIPS 2024.
• Applicants should have a strong mathematics background and a keen interest in observing its real-world applications.
• Most projects within RIPS involve a significant computational component, making proficiency or at least some experience in computer science, data analysis, or numerical computation valuable, though not mandatory for all.
• Due to the limited slots available, participation in RIPS is highly competitive.
• International students are welcome to apply for RIPS-LA.
• Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old to participate in the program.

Required documents

Please prepare these application documents:

• Letter of recommendations
• Academic diploma and transcript
• Update Curriculum Vitae
• Online application form

How to apply?

Applicants are required to read the instructions and then create their accounts.

Apply Now

For more information about the Research in Industrial Project for Students (RIPS), please visit the RIPS website

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