The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) is a fully funded, eight-week summer residential program at Stanford Engineering. It brings 30 talented undergraduate students from across the country and the world for research and graduate school preparation. The program covers housing, a meal plan, travel stipend, and completion stipend. Students also get involved in coding experience, industry visits, Bay Area excursions, and a research symposium.

Objective: SURF aims to build a diverse community of future graduate student engineers, enhancing interest in graduate school and STEM careers. It fosters research engagement, retention, and preparation for graduate studies.

Eligibility:

• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university in the US or internationally.
• GPA of 3.0 or better.
• Committed interest in pursuing a PhD in engineering.
• Completed at least two semesters and have at least one full semester remaining of undergraduate education at the program's end. Rising juniors and seniors are prioritized.

Application Process:

• Application deadline: February 1, 2024.
• Program dates: June 22 - August 17, 2024.
• Application materials include a resume/CV, academic transcript, statement of purpose, two letters of recommendation, and optional personal history statement.

Additional Information:

• Virtual information sessions are available.
• Two application options: Leadership Alliance's Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR-EIP) or Stanford SURF program application.
• International, undocumented, and DACAmented students eligible.
• Holistic review of applications.