2026 FUTURE of Physics - Student Application

The Department of Physics at Caltech welcomes you to apply for our 2026 FUTURE workshop at Caltech, running September 10-11, 2026. Applications are due by July 21, 2026.

FUTURE at Caltech is an all-expenses paid program that provides promising rising junior or senior undergraduates (or recent graduates interested in pursuing a physics PhD in the next 1-2 years) an in-depth look into life as a physics graduate student. Participants engage with a series of presentations, discussion panels, mini-workshops and informal socials with Caltech faculty and students. Topics covered at FUTURE will include choosing a research direction, building community, challenges facing gender-minorities, the application process and more.

Recommendation forms are also due by July 21, 2026.

Questions? Please contact us at future@caltech.edu.

Name

First NameLast Name

Email Address

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Academic Year in 2025-2026

Home Institution/School

(1) Please tell us a bit about your background and professional aspirations.

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(2) How will you benefit from the FUTURE program at Caltech? Please include anything we should know about your personal background, life challenges and triumphs, and unique experiences.

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(3) Please describe any leadership experience or service roles you have taken on for the community (scientific or otherwise), either at your institution or at a broader level.

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As a part of the application process, please contact a faculty member who can submit a recommendation form and speak in support of your application. Please send them the link below. Recommendation forms will be due by July 21st.

https://form.jotform.com/261266178971164

How did you hear about the FUTURE program? (Check all that apply)

Other

You will receive an email confirmation upon submission.

STUDENT APPLICATION FORM

As a part of the application process, please contact a faculty member who can submit a recommendation form and speak in support of your application. Please send them the link below. Recommendation forms will be due by July 21st.