Purdue Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

SURF is a 10-week-long paid research opportunity for undergraduates enrolled in US universities.

  • Save the DatePurdue SURF application opens Dec 1, 2024!
  • Priority deadline is Jan 15, 2025 with rolling admissions after this deadline.
  • SURF Program Dates: May 25- August 8, 2025
  • SURF Students receive a summer stipend of $6,500
  • Send any summer research questions to eur@purdue.edu.

Also check out the Pathways Scholars cohort of SURF, if you are interested in graduate school and a PhD.
Selected Pathways Scholars receive $10k, which includes summer stipend ($6500) and is expected to cover the cost of housing ($2500 summer housing allowance) and travel (up to $1000 travel reimbursement).