The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program offers a unique, immersive, 11-week research experience designed to encourage undergraduate students in their pursuit of advanced educational and career opportunities in research. Eligibility includes undergraduate students at Purdue University, other U.S. institutions, and international institutions. Students selected will conduct research on either the Purdue’s West Lafayette or Indianapolis campus under the guidance of a faculty, graduate student, or postdoctoral mentor.
This competitive fellowship is a paid opportunity complemented with weekly professional development workshops and seminars to help build the technical and communication skills of participants. The program culminates with a student research symposium in which participants present their findings. All participants must submit a final report detailing their outcomes to both their project advisor and the Engineering Undergraduate Research Office (EURO).
- Be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Purdue, another U.S. institution, or an international institution.
- Be a first-time participant in the Purdue SURF program, as students can engage in the program only once.
- Have completed at least one academic semester/quarter by the time of the SURF application.
- Maintain undergraduate enrollment for at least one academic semester/quarter following the conclusion of the SURF program.
- Be a rising junior or senior; Purdue-affiliated rising sophomores, including Purdue-Indy rising sophomores, are also eligible.
- Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8/4.0 or equivalnet at the time of application.
- Demonstrate the ability to actively participate in the majority of program activities. Requests for alternate start dates, up to one week post-program commencement, can be accommodated with faculty permission.
To apply, visit: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Research/EURO/students/about-SURF/prospectiveSURFApplicants
