UC Irvine Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program provides undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to engage in research under the mentorship of UCI faculty members. This 8-week program offers an intensive research experience in a wide range of academic disciplines, including the humanities, arts, social sciences, engineering, biological sciences, and physical sciences. Participants will receive professional development training, attend workshops, and present their research at the SURF Symposium.
The SURF program is open to virtually all academic fields at UC Irvine. Qualified students with interest in pursuing their graduate program at UC Irvine are especially encouraged to apply.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- U.S. citizens, permanent residents, AB540 eligible
- Juniors, seniors or master’s students interested in pursuing a Ph.D.
- Students who will be enrolled full-time at a college or university during the Spring and Fall 2024 terms
- Students with a 3.0 cumulative grade point average or better (on a 4 point scale)
- Students interested in attending UC Irvine for graduate studies
- Students from educationally disadvantaged or underserved backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply
- SURF is open to students in virtually all academic fields (e.g., arts, humanities, social sciences, social ecology, biological sciences, engineering, education, computer sciences, and physical sciences)
- International students are not eligible for SURF
- UCI students are not eligible for SURF
- Seniors graduating Spring 2024 are not eligible for SURF
For thorough eligibility and selection information, visit the official website or contact the organizers directly.