SURP Application & Eligibility

The Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) gives undergraduate students an opportunity to work closely with faculty mentors and peers on valuable research while developing valuable technical, critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills. SURP research projects are available throughout the College of Science & Mathematics (CSM) departments of Biological & Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology.

Students selected to receive a SURP fellowship are funded for 5 or 10 weeks, depending on the professor and project, running anywhere from late May through early August. To enrich and complement the research activities happening over the summer, the College of Science & Mathematics also hosts several free events, such as socials, workshops, and a poster symposium, that SURP students participate in.

Eligibility & Application:

Submit an application today! Applications for Summer 2024 are open until February 5th, 2024. Undergraduate students in the College of Science & Mathematics that will graduate September 2024 or after are eligible. No previous research experience required.

On the application, applicants can note what research area they are interested in, and which faculty member(s) they would like to work with. Before completing the application, applicants are encouraged to review faculty research areas and webpages to get an idea of who they would like to work with (Important note: not all faculty listed will participate in SURP this year). We encourage applicants to connect directly with faculty members through email to inquire about possible opportunities and ask whether they are participating in SURP in Summer 2024. Generally speaking, this is often the best avenue to get started in research, any time of the year! By connecting with faculty, you may even be able to open yourself to additional opportunities, such as a paid position through faculty or departmental funding.

Additional SURP Fellowship Information:

SURP Fellowships are available for 5-week and 10-week research projects between late May and early August. The exact timing and duration will be based on the specific research project, as well as the availability of recipients.

The stipend for a 5-week research fellowship is $2000; the 10-week fellowship stipend is $4000. Student stipends are supported by a variety of sources including major funding by the NASA New Jersey Space Grant Research Cluster program, National Science Foundation, National Institutes for Health, industry sponsors, and Rowan University.

Summer parking and housing are available (fees apply)

Other Summer Research Opportunities:

In addition to applying for the SURP Fellowship, we encourage you to connect directly with faculty and departments about additional research opportunities as there are various funding mechanisms and opportunities to engage in research throughout the academic year. Often time directly connecting with a faculty member is the best way to get started, any time of the year!
Volunteering in a lab: some students choose to volunteer time in a research lab over the summer if funding is limited. This can be a way to get started in a lab and then continue for paid or credit bearing research during the academic year.
Visit the NASA New Jersey Space Grant Student Opportunities webpage
Visit http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/ to search for other undergraduate research opportunities at other universities and institutions
Visit the National Science Foundation (NSF) website to search for Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

Questions?

If you have questions or would like further information, please contact Jennifer Ravelli, Assistant Dean, ravelli@rowan.edu.