The Purdue University SURF Program in the USA is a paid opportunity designed to encourage undergraduate students in their pursuit of advanced educational and career opportunities in research.
The Purdue University Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship offers a generous stipend of $6500 paid bi-weekly for participants’ dedicated participation in the 11-week immersive research program.
Program Summary
- Host Country: USA
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Sponsorship | $6500 stipend | $1000 Travel Expenses | $2500 Accommodation
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: January 15, 2025
Program Details
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program offers a unique, immersive, 11-week research experience designed to encourage undergraduate students in their pursuit of advanced educational and career opportunities in research.
This competitive fellowship is a paid opportunity complemented with weekly professional development workshops and seminars to help build the technical and communication skills of participants. Students selected will conduct research on either Purdue’s West Lafayette or Indianapolis campus under the guidance of a faculty, graduate student, or postdoctoral mentor.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Purdue, another U.S. institution, or an international institution.
- Be a first-time participant in the Purdue SURF program, as students can engage in the program only once.
- Have completed at least one academic semester/quarter by the time of the SURF application.
- Maintain undergraduate enrollment for at least one academic semester/quarter following the conclusion of the SURF program.
- Be a rising junior or senior; Purdue-affiliated rising sophomores, including Purdue-Indy rising sophomores, are also eligible.
- Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8/4.0 or equivalent at the time of application.
- Demonstrate the ability to actively participate in the majority of program activities. Requests for alternate start dates, up to one week post-program commencement, can be accommodated with faculty permission.
Program Benefits
Successful applicants of the scholarship will receive:
- $6500 Stipend: A generous stipend of $6500 paid bi-weekly for applicants’ dedicated participation in the 11-week immersive research program.
- Expert Mentorship: Access to seasoned faculty and graduate student mentors who offer valuable guidance, ensuring a supportive and enriching research experience.
- Professional Development Seminars: Access to specialized seminars designed to enhance your professional skills, providing insights into various aspects of academic and research careers.
- Symposium Presentation: Opportunity to showcase their research findings by presenting at the prestigious SURF Symposium, offering a platform to share your work with peers, faculty, and professionals.
- Social Engagement: Enjoy a vibrant social community by participating in activities designed for bonding with fellow participants, fostering a sense of camaraderie and collaboration.
- Networking Opportunities: Engage in networking events, workshops, and seminars that connect you with professionals, researchers, and peers, expanding your professional network and creating lasting connections.
- Enhanced Communication Skills: Develop and refine your technical communication proficiency, a crucial skill for effectively conveying complex ideas, research findings, and insights in a professional context.
- $2500 housing allowance
- All external students receive a housing allowance.
- For Purdue students, they must apply by the priority deadline to be considered. If selected, they will be notified in their offer letter and the amount added to their bi-weekly compensation.
- Travel Reimbursement: External and Purdue-Indy students have access to a travel reimbursement of up to $1000. For external students, only those that apply by priority deadline will be considered for this subsidy.
Required Documents
To apply for this fellowship, applicants must prepare:
- Application Form
- Resume
- University Transcript
- Statement of Purpose
- Letter of Recommendation
How to Apply
To apply for the fellowship:
- Complete the application form
- Upload Resume.
- Upload university transcript (Upload a PDF of your university transcript directly to the application system. The transcript must include name, program of study, past courses with grades, and current course enrollments).
- Submit Statement of Purpose
- External students are required to request a letter of recommendation from a Professor/Professional who you have worked closely with. The letter should be uploaded by the application deadline.
- Review the SURF list of research projects with undergraduate research positions.
- Applicants can indicate their interest in these projects directly on the application by selecting up to three projects. Additional projects will be posted as they become available.
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