Research
SRC (Summer Research Connection)
SRC is a 6-week commuter program run by Caltech Center for Teaching, Learning, and Outreach. Open to: rising 10th to 12th graders in Pasadena Unified School District high schools.
- Last cycle's deadline
- Not posted
- 2027 date not posted yet
- Cost
- Not posted
- Who can apply
- Grades 9 to 11
- current grade when applying
- Length
- 6 weeks
- Commuter
What students do
Students are placed in Caltech research labs and do research in student-teacher teams guided by research mentors. They give seminar presentations at the end of the six weeks.
- Scientific research
- STEM
Key facts
- Run by
- Caltech Center for Teaching, Learning, and Outreach
- Where
- Pasadena, CA (commuter)
- Who can apply
- Rising 10th to 12th graders in Pasadena Unified School District high schoolsOpen only to students currently enrolled in a Pasadena Unified School District high school.
- Dates
- Not posted
- Cost
- Not posted
- Deadline
- Not posted
Official program siteCalifornia Institute of Technology admissions profile
How a mentor helps with your SRC application
- Decide whether SRC fits, and which similar programs to apply to alongside it.
- Work backward from the deadline so essays, recommendations, and forms are not left to the last week.
- Draft and revise the essays or short answers with one-on-one feedback.
Email me the SRC deadlines and requirements
A link to this page, plus our list of similar programs.
Similar programs
| Program | Where | Who can apply | Cost | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REACHScripps Research | La Jolla, CACommuter | High school students at least 16 years old | Free with stipend | March 22, 2026Last cycle’s date |
| RMPUC Santa Barbara Summer Sessions | Santa Barbara, CAResidential or commuter | 10th or 11th grade (outstanding 9th graders accepted case by case) | Paid, aid available | March 8, 2027 |
| SIMRStanford University School of Medicine | Stanford, CACommuter | Current juniors and seniors as of fall 2026 (graduating classes of 2027 or 2028) | Free | Late February 2027 (the 2026 deadline was February 21, 2026) |
| SIPUC Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz, CAResidential or commuter | High school students ages 14 to 17 for the duration of the program | Paid, aid available | February 26, 2027 at 12:00 noon PST |
| SRAUC Santa Barbara Summer Sessions | Santa Barbara, CAResidential or commuter | 9th, 10th, or 11th grade | Paid, aid available | March 22, 2027 |
| UC San Diego Research ScholarsUC San Diego Division of Extended Studies | La Jolla, CAHybrid | High school students | Paid | Not posted |
Frequently asked questions
When is the SRC application deadline?
The program has not posted a deadline. Check the official site.
Who can apply to SRC?
Rising 10th to 12th graders in Pasadena Unified School District high schools. Open only to students currently enrolled in a Pasadena Unified School District high school.
Read from the program’s own site and last checked 2026-10-09. Programs change dates, fees, and requirements each year, so confirm on the official site before you apply. Dewey Smart is not affiliated with this program.
