Santa Fe Institute Undergraduate Complexity Research (UCR) Program 2027

Are you interested in using mathematical, computational, and interdisciplinary approaches to explore questions that don't fit neatly within one field?

Do you want to discover new theories for systems that adapt, evolve, and have complex interactions?

The SFI Undergraduate Complexity Research (UCR) program is an immersive 10-week experience in complexity science research. Each student works closely with one or more SFI researchers to develop and pursue an original research project. During the first weeks of the program, students explore potential research directions, meet with researchers, and refine their ideas into projects that can make meaningful progress over the summer.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 13, 2027
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorSanta Fe Institute
• City to studyNew Mexico
• School to studySanta Fe Institute
• Course to study
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• UCR participants receive a $7,000 stipend over the course of the program, along with housing and meals provided at no cost during their residential stay. Travel support to and from Santa Fe, New Mexico, is also provided.

Requirements

• Students must be enrolled in a degree-granting program (part-time or full-time) leading to the award of a baccalaureate or associate's degree.
• Students transferring from one institution to another may participate, even if not enrolled during the intervening summer.  
• Undergraduate graduation date must be in December 2027 or later.
• High school graduates who have not yet started their undergraduate study are not eligible. 
• Students must be able to attend all ten weeks of the program and arrive on Sunday, May 30.

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Application Portal.

For more information, kindlly visit the Santa Fe webpage.