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Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS) 2023 – Singapore

In collaboration with the Institute for Mathematical Sciences (IMS) at the National University of Singapore (NUS), IPAM recruits U.S. students to work on cross-cultural teams with students from NUS and other Asian universities on four projects, each sponsored by a company based in the region. The program dates will be May 22 – July 21, 2023.

Only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible for RIPS-Singapore.  English is the only language required for participation. The local students, academic mentors and industry mentors will speak English.

Students in Singapore: please check the IMS site to for information and the application for local participants: https://ims.nus.edu.sg/events/rips2023/

• Stipend of $4,000
• Travel allowance
• Housing and meals on campus
• Site-visit with sponsors (subject to confirmation)
• Limited partial support for future travel to select conferences
• Graduating seniors are eligible

The IMS will provide technical support and offices, and offer some cultural activities. We expect to have four projects. Projects vary, but all involve some math, statistics, data, and computing. The Institute for Mathematical Sciences is in the center of the campus of the National University of Singapore (NUS). NUS is in the centrally located in Singapore with great access to public transportation.

RIPS Singapore is the international version of our RIPS Los Angeles program. You can learn more about the program at the  RIPS-LA  page and RIPS  video . The application is the same for both programs.

Attention:  Please note the different dates of the LA and Singapore programs.

IPAM is committed to equity and diversity in the mathematical sciences. We strongly encourage members of traditionally underrepresented groups including women to apply.

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2023 Undergraduate Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS)

In this program, students work in teams on projects that are sponsored by an industrial partner. The projects cover a wide range of real-world topics, including big data, optimization, transportation, quantum computing, and biotech. We offer two locations for the RIPS 2023 program: RIPS-LA (UCLA campus) and RIPS-Singapore.  The application deadline is Monday, February 5, 2024 .

• RIPS-LA: June 24 – August 23, 2024
• RIPS-Singapore: May 20 – July 19, 2024

More information including application links can be found here: https://www.ipam.ucla.edu/programs/student-research-programs/

2023 Graduate-Level Research in Industrial Projects for Students (G-RIPS)

In G-RIPS, students also work in teams on projects that are sponsored by an industrial partner. The projects will also cover a wide range of real-world topics, including big data, optimization, transportation, quantum computing, and bio-tech. We offer the programs for graduate students in two locations: Sendai, Japan and Berlin, Germany. The application deadline is Friday, February 23, 2024 .

• G-RIPS-Sendai: June 18 – August 8, 2024
• G-RIPS-Berlin: June 24 – August 16, 2024

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Research in industrial projects for students (ipam rips) – ucla, opportunity description:.

The Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS) Program provides an opportunity for talented undergraduates studying math, computer science, and related disciplines to work in teams on a real-world research projects proposed by sponsors from industry or the public sector. The student team, with support from their academic mentor and industry mentor, will research the problem and present their results, both orally and in writing, at the end of the program.

The REU program is nine weeks. IPAM provides each undergraduate student with a wide range of support and incentives. These include:

• Stipend of $3,800 • Travel allowance • Housing at UCLA campus • Meals • Site-visit with sponsors • Limited partial support for future travel to select conferences • Visa sponsorship for selected international students

RIPS-LA students will live in residence halls on the UCLA campus and will work at IPAM. The program expects to have nine projects, with the project sponsors announced in March. Projects vary, but all involve some math, statistics, data, and computing.

Minimum Qualifications and/or Eligibility Requirements: 

RIPS is a program for students who are enrolled in or have just completed an undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree. Recent graduates who have received their degree no earlier than December 2021 may apply for RIPS 2022. International students are also eligible to apply for RIPS-LA. You must be at least 18 years of age to participate in the program.

Students with a strong background in mathematics and an interest in seeing how mathematics is used in the real world are encouraged to apply. Most of the projects have a significant computational component, so that proficiency (or at least some experience) in computer science, data analysis or numerical computation is valuable, but not necessary for everyone. Competition is high for the limited slots available.

Application Process: 

To apply for RIPS-LA, visit: https://www.mathprograms.org/db/programs/1181 and follow the steps below:

• Review the program description/requirements and click on “Apply.”
• Login using your email address, choose your own password and check the “this is my first login…” checkbox on your first login.
• After login, fill out the Standard Coversheet. Make sure to enter your two reference writers, but do not check the “email notify writer on submit” box.
• Click on “submit” and you will be redirected to the RIPS application form.
• Fill out the RIPS application form. For the “US VISA Status” question, select your country of citizenship. Also, make sure to check the box of the program(s) you would like to be considered for (Los Angeles, Singapore, or both). International students are only eligible for RIPS-LA.
• Make sure to submit/upload all the required documents: your resume/CV, transcripts (can be unofficial), and select two reference writers for this program. Make sure to check the boxes next to your reference writers’ names and click on the green arrow to send them an email request for a tailored reference letter (the system will email them the reference letter requests). Your reference writers won’t receive any letter requests unless you click on the green arrow and the status next to their names changes to “email sent.”
• Once you complete the application form and upload the required documents, click on “Apply.” Your submission is successful only if you see the “Thank you for submitting your application” screen right after submitting the form that states your application is complete and all required items have been submitted.
• You can check your Status page to see any status updates, and to see if your application is complete or to update it.

The application deadline is  February 14, 2022 at 8:59 PM (Pacific Time). No applications or reference letters will be accepted after the deadline.

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Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS)

The Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics (IPAM) at the University of California Los Angeles ( UCLA ) runs a unique summer program for undergraduate students. Apply your math skills to cool, real world research projects sponsored by industry. Work with fellow students who come from across the country and around the world, and who share your strong interest in math. Learn about careers that use math. Develop research skills. It all adds up to one great summer! 

The Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS ) provides an opportunity for exceptional students in math and related disciplines to work in teams on real world research projects proposed by a sponsor from industry or a national lab. Sponsors have included Pixar, Microsoft, Symantec, Los Alamos, the Aerospace Corporation, Amgen, Arete, IBM, Standard & Poor's, Jet Propulsion Lab, and many others.

RIPS projects involve serious math and computing. Past projects have involved space mission design, crime modeling, machine learning, weather forecasting, digital image blending, quantum computing, finance, and more!

Who are RIPS Students?

RIPS students come from many different academic fields, but all share a strong background and interest in mathematics. Undergraduate students, including current seniors, are eligible to apply. The selection process is competitive!

This is an educational and very exciting nine-week program near the heart of Los Angeles at one of the premiere educational institutions in the United States. IPAM provides each undergraduate student with a travel allowance and a stipend of $3,000. Housing and most meals are also included. RIPS-LA students will live in residence halls on the UCLA campus and will work at IPAM. We expect to have nine projects. The project sponsors are announced in March.

In addition to RIPS in Los Angeles, IPAM will offer RIPS-Hong Kong in 2015 in partnership with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.  This is an exciting opportunity for U.S. undergrads to work with students from Hong Kong / China on projects sponsored by companies based in the region.  English is the only language required for participation.  The format is the same as RIPS-LA; two American and two Chinese students will form a team.

The deadline for applications is February 12, 2015 . We encourage all bright, young students to apply, especially women and minorities.

The RIPS web site at http://www.ipam.ucla.edu/rips/ gives the full details including a link to the online application.

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IPAM SUMMER Research Program

The Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics ( IPAM ) is excited to share with you its upcoming 2023 Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS) summer research opportunity for undergraduate students! In this program, students work in teams on projects that are sponsored by an industrial partner. The projects cover a wide range of real-world topics, including big data, optimization, transportation, quantum computing, and biotech. We offer two locations for the RIPS 2023 program: RIPS-LA (UCLA campus) and RIPS-Singapore.

We expect to hold both programs in person in 2023. However, the pandemic situation may change at short notice and we will need to adapt accordingly.

The application period for these programs will close on February 13, 2023. If any undergraduate students you know would be interested in a summer of solving real world problems in industry, please pass along this email about the RIPS program.

Please visit the respective webpages for more information and the link to the application:

RIPS-LA 2023: http://www.ipam.ucla.edu/RIPS2023 June 20 – August 18, 2023 • RIPS-Singapore 2023: http://www.ipam.ucla.edu/RIPS2023SP May 22 – July 21, 2023

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The Institue for Pure and Applied Mathematics  at UCLA offers several versions of its Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS) program , a summer research experience for students of math and related disciplines.  Students work in teams on projects sponsored by industry.   

Undergraduate Opportunities:

• RIPS- Singapore
• RIPS- Los Angeles

Graduate Opportunities:

• GRIPS- Berlin
• GRIPS- Sendai

Program details, including eligibility guidelines and application deadlines, vary per opportunity so please check their individual webpages for details.

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Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS) 2023 – Los Angeles

• Deadline February 14, 2023
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• June 20 - August 18, 2023
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The Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS) provides an opportunity for talented undergraduate students to work in teams on real-world research projects proposed by sponsors from industry or the public sector. Each student team, with support from their academic mentor and industry mentor, will research the problem and present the results, both orally and in writing, at the end of the program. Subsequent to the RIPS program, some student teams choose to publish their results, or present them at national conferences. IPAM provides each undergraduate student with a wide range of support and incentives

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RIPS is a program for students who are enrolled in or have just completed an undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree. Recent graduates who have received their degree no earlier than December 2022 may apply for RIPS 2023. Students with a strong background in mathematics and an interest in seeing how mathematics is used in the real world are encouraged to apply. Most of the projects have a significant computational component so proficiency (or at least some experience) in computer science, data analysis, or numerical computation is valuable, but not necessary for everyone. Competition is high for the limited slots available. International students are eligible to apply for RIPS-LA.

The program emphasizes research, of course, but this is just part of it. You will experience group work, perhaps for the first time, and learn to navigate the team environment. In addition, there is a significant emphasis on the presentation of your research. You will write a formal final report for your “client” (the industry sponsor) as well as prepare and give midterm and final presentations of your work to an audience that includes students, faculty, industry professionals, and others. The last two weeks of the program are devoted to the final report and presentation, culminating in “Projects Day” and your site visit to your sponsor’s office, lab, or facility.

• A stipend of $4,000
• Travel allowance
• Housing and meals on campus
• Site-visit with sponsors (subject to confirmation)
• Limited partial support for future travel to select conferences

Eligibilities

• Students who are enrolled in an undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree.
• Recent graduates who have received their degree no earlier than December 2022.
• Foreign students (studying in the US or abroad) are eligible.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Application Process

To apply for RIPS Los Angeles, visit: https://www.mathprograms.org/db/programs/1373 and follow the steps below:

• Review the program description/requirements and click on “Apply.”
• Login using your email address, choose your own password and check the “this is my first login…” checkbox on your first login.
• After login, fill out the Standard Coversheet. Make sure to enter your two reference writers.
• Click on “submit” and you will be redirected to the RIPS application form.
• Fill out the RIPS application form. For the “US VISA Status” question, select your country of citizenship.
• Also, make sure to check the box of the program(s) you would like to be considered for (Los Angeles, Singapore, or both). International students are only eligible for RIPS-LA.
• Make sure to submit/upload all the required documents: your resume/CV, transcripts (can be unofficial), and select two reference writers for this program.
• Make sure to check the boxes next to your reference writers’ names and click on the green arrow to send them an email request for a tailored reference letter (the system will email them the reference letter requests). Your reference writers won’t receive any letter requests unless you click on the green arrow and the status next to their names changed to “email sent.”
• Once you complete the application form and upload the required documents, click on “Apply.”Your submission is successful only if you see the “Thank you for submitting your application” screen right after submitting the form that states your application is complete and all required items have been submitted.
• You can check your Status page to see any status updates, and to see if your application is complete or to update it.

Application Deadline: February 14, 2023

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Research in industrial projects for students (rips) – singapore.

Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS) - Singapore will offer undergraduate students in mathematics and related disciplines the opportunity to work on industry sponsored research problems in Singapore. Students from the U.S., Singapore, and Southeast Asia will work on cross- cultural teams on research problems designed by industrial sponsors. The projects will be of serious interest to the sponsor and will offer a stimulating challenge to students; most will involve both analytic and computational work. At the end of the program, the teams will present the results of their work and prepare a final report. IPAM will encourage the U.S. students to publish and/or present their research at conferences in the year following the program. English is the only language required for participation

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In the vibrant heart of innovation and academia, the Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS) program at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) stands as a beacon for aspiring undergraduate students to work on real-world research projects proposed by sponsors from industry or the public sector.This transformative program opens doors to a unique blend of real-world challenges and academic excellence. 

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The Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS) program is a summer research opportunity hosted by the Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics (IPAM) at UCLA. Known for its interdisciplinary approach, RIPS brings together bright minds to collaborate on industrial research projects presented by leading companies and organisations.

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Who should consider applying to RIPS?

RIPS is designed for students currently enrolled in or recently graduated with an undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree. Graduates who received their degree no earlier than December 2023 are eligible for RIPS 2024. Applicants with a robust background in mathematics and an interest in exploring the real-world applications of mathematics are encouraged to apply. While many projects involve a significant computational aspect, proficiency or at least some experience in computer science, data analysis, or numerical computation is beneficial but not mandatory for all. Competition for the limited slots is intense, and international students can also apply for RIPS-LA.

Key Information

• Country: USA
• Internship Location: UCLA campus, Los Angeles,
• Internship Dates: June 24 – August 23, 2024
• Financial Benefits: Fully-Funded
• Deadline: 12th February 2024

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Eligibility Criteria

• International students are eligible to apply for RIPS-LA, whether or not they study in the US.
• Undergraduate students are eligible.
• Recent graduates who have received their degree no earlier than December 2023 may apply for RIPS 2024.
• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age.
• Candidates must be undergraduate students or recent graduates.
• Stipend (USA 4200 or INR 3.5 Lakhs)
• Travel allowance
• Housing and meals on campus
• Site-visit with sponsors (subject to confirmation)
• Limited partial support for future travel to select conferences

Project Are a

The RIPS program is nine weeks, and you can expect to have nine projects. RIPS projects involve serious maths and computing. Past projects have involved space mission design, crime modelling, machine learning, weather forecasting, digital image blending, quantum computing and finance.

How to Apply?

• Fill the application form using this link – https://www.mathprograms.org/db/programs/1532
• All required fields should be properly filled up.
• The applicants will receive the submission notification after the successful completion of the application form.
• Official link – https://www.ipam.ucla.edu/programs/student-research-programs/research-in-industrial-projects-for-students-rips-2024-los-angeles/?tab=overview  

Documents Required

• Transcripts
• Two reference letters

The Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS) program at UCLA is not just a summer research opportunity; it’s a gateway to innovation, collaboration, and a holistic learning experience. By bridging the gap between academia and industry, RIPS equips students with the skills and insights needed to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of research and development.

For those passionate about applying mathematical concepts to real-world challenges, RIPS at UCLA is an unparalleled opportunity to unleash creativity, solve complex problems, and contribute to groundbreaking solutions. Seize the chance to be part of a community that transcends boundaries and shapes the future of research at the intersection of academia and industry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. what is it like to participate in rips.

A. RIPS students live, work and socialize together over the summer, so they form close professional and personal relationships. Students have an office with a computer and meeting space at IPAM. IPAM provides technical support and occasional guest lectures. Students stay in university housing within walking distance of IPAM and eat most meals on campus. UCLA is located approximately four miles from the Santa Monica beaches and is within close proximity to many popular tourist destinations. Students work hard, but they can also take surfing lessons, tour Hollywood studios, take weekend trips to national parks, and find other ways to enjoy their summer in LA.

Q. What classes should a student have already completed to be adequately prepared for RIPS?

A. The backgrounds of successful applicants vary quite a bit. Most have taken some upper-division math and some computer programming classes. We will consider the courses you have completed to decide which project is right for you; since students work in teams, if you haven’t covered a subject that is relevant to your project, chances are one of the other students has.

Q. I will graduate with my Bachelors Degree this spring; am I eligible to participate in the RIPS program this summer?

A. Yes, we will accept applicants who will complete their bachelor’s degree between December and June of the current academic year.

Q. How should I tell my references to submit their letters?

A. Reference letters need to be uploaded on the MathPrograms webpage. You will be asked to enter your letter writers’ names and email addresses. The system will send them automatic email requests on your behalf, or you can customise the letter sent to them from the application page. You can also track when a letter is uploaded by one of your references.

Q. Is it necessary to submit transcripts with my application?

A. A transcript or academic record (listing your classes and grades) from your undergraduate institution is required, but it can be unofficial. The file submission happens on the application webpage. The application form will ask you to upload your resume/CV and transcript(s). You may submit your application and return to it later to upload one or both documents.

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