Future Ignited

Caltech's intertwined research and education mission is grounded in a belief in the profound importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in realizing our goal of "expand[ing] human knowledge and benefit[ing] society through research integrated with education." Caltech's Mission-Based Values

FUTURE Ignited is a series of events designed to support and encourage aspiring graduate students by providing the opportunity to learn more about graduate programs at Caltech and, more broadly, the graduate school admissions process.

FUTURE Ignited is for students who are interested in pursuing a PhD in the next 1-2 years. This includes rising junior or senior undergraduates and post-baccalaureate students. Students should have an interest in one of the graduate school options at Caltech.

Participants are expected to attend the Saturday, October 4, 2025 virtual event and at least one follow-up academic division event. Participants are also encouraged to attend a networking event with some of our student clubs.

Registration will open on August 26.

For additional support, please view the resources on writing a statement of purpose; securing strong letters of recommendation; and how graduate school funding works.

Student-Faculty Programs are open to anyone regardless of race, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual identity, and/or any other protected characteristic.