APS Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship (UGSRF)

Click Here to Learn More and Apply! 

• Program Info
• Contacts

Academic Level:
For most summer research programs, this is your upcoming status as of the fall. Always check with the individual program's website for details.

Undergraduates - First Year
Undergraduates - Sophomore
Undergraduates - Junior

Note: this opportunity encourages applications from community college students.

Description:
The American Physiological Society (APS) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF), allow students to participate in hands-on research in the laboratory of an established researcher and APS member for 8-10 weeks. This opportunity allows fellows to:

*Network with other APS Fellows interested in and conducting biomedical or basic research.

*Explore the nature of research and the scientific process.

*Investigate physiology career options, what it takes to find career success.

*Learn about scientific writing and draft a meeting abstract.

*Learn about common ethical issues in figure and text preparation.

*Pose their career questions to members of the APS.

The SURF award consists of:

*A $4,000 stipend.

*Domestic travel expenses of up to $1,300 for the awardee to attend the American Physiology Summit.

*Up to $300 in reimbursement for lab supplies to the fellow's research host.

Contingent on funding, the award is presented annually to as many as 12 students.


Participating Institution(s):
(Click an institution to see all programs it hosts or sponsors)

Program Materials:

This Program can be Described by:

Learn More and Apply!

Page last updated 3/2/2026 3:05:10 PM
Click here to submit updates to this program listing!
Create your own user feedback survey