Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships
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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
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Description: The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) program is one of the "crown jewels" of Caltech. Since 1979, SURF students have had the opportunity to conduct research under the guidance of experienced mentors working at the frontier of their fields.
Students collaborate with a potential mentor to define and develop a project
Applicants write research proposals as part of the application process
Faculty review the proposals and recommend awards
Students carry out the work over a 10-week period during the summer
At the conclusion of the program, students submit a technical paper and give an oral presentation at one of several SURF Seminar Days, symposia modeled on a professional technical meeting.
Fellows will receive a $6,840 award for the ten-week period.
Application Deadline: 2/22/2023
Note: Most programs maintain a similar program cycle (including similar application deadlines) year after year. Click here to understand dates and deadlines on PathwaysToScience.org.Participating Institution(s):(Click an institution to see all programs it hosts)Program Materials:This Program can be Described by:Academic Disciplines:
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