The applications are now open for the Santa Fe Institute UCR Program 2026. It is a Fully Funded 10-week residential program for participants to work on research projects under the guidance of Mentors. The SFI Undergraduate Complexity Research (UCR) program welcomes candidates from around the world. This fully funded program is open to students enrolled in a U.S. institute, and international students enrolled outside the United States are eligible to apply—no citizenship restrictions. The SFI UCR welcomes applicants from any country. The institute is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA. Below are more details about the requirements, financial benefits, and the application process.
Details About Santa Fe Institute (SFI) Undergraduate Complexity Research (UCR) Program 2026
- Host Country: USA
- Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Duration: 10 Weeks
- Dates: May 31 – August 8, 2026
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 14th January 2026
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Financial Benefits
The program covers:
- Travel support to/from Santa Fe, New Mexico.
- $7,000 Stipend
- Free housing
- Meals.
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Objectives of the Program
The SFI Undergraduate Complexity Research (UCR) program is a 10-week residential research experience in complexity science.
- Focus: Students conduct an independent research project under SFI mentorship.
- Method: Learn to combine theory, methods, and data from physical, natural, and social sciences to study complex systems.
- Goal: Use rigorous, transdisciplinary methods to address “big questions” about real-world systems.
- Skills: Enhance research skills through seminars, workshops, and preparation for future academic/professional steps.
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Participant Background
Undergraduate students from all backgrounds in the physical, natural, and social sciences and mathematics are invited to participate.
Eligibility Criteria
- International Applicants: Welcome from any country. Limited visa assistance is provided for international participants.
- Undergraduate Status: Must be actively enrolled (part-time or full-time) in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program.
- Return Requirement: Applicants must intend to return to at least one additional academic term of undergraduate study after the program ends in August.
- Ineligible: Students who will fully complete their undergraduate degree before the program ends.
- Eligible Students: Includes those from two-year and four-year institutions, and transfer students (even during the summer between schools).
- Dual-Degree Programs: Eligible if you will still be in the undergraduate portion and return to it for at least one term afterward.
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Required Documents
- Academic CV or Résumé
- Research Statements (including short project proposal)
- Letter of Recommendation
- Unofficial Transcript(s).
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How to Apply for the Santa Fe Institute UCR Program 2026?
Candidates must apply online from the official website. The link is below.
APPLY FOR THE SFI UCR PROGRAM 2026
