Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships

Opportunities to work closely with faculty mentors on cutting-edge research projects.

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About SURF

Student fellows work closely with faculty and engage as junior research partners on faculty-led projects across the disciplinary spectrum. Students working as fellows gain valuable experience while assisting faculty with their research. Each fellow spends half-time or more on a twelve-week project and receives a stipend for participation.

Faculty and students have teamed up on SURF projects in a variety of fields including:

  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Cybersecurity
  • Dance/movement studies
  • Ecology
  • Human rights
  • Indigenous studies 
  • Literature and literary arts
  • Urban planning

Check out our SURF Highlights and History page for more information about past projects and topics.