About the programme
SURF is a competitive, immersive 10-week research program where students work on West Lafayette or Indianapolis campus under a faculty, graduate student, or postdoctoral mentor. Participants attend bi-weekly mini-symposia, present findings at a student research symposium, and submit a final report to their advisor and EURO. The page notes the SURF 2027 application portal is currently under maintenance.
Duration: 10 weeks (in-person program June 7 – July 30, 2027; remote period May 31 – June 4, 2027)
Eligibility
- Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate pursuing a bachelor's degree at Purdue, another US institution, or an international institution
- Completed at least one academic semester or quarter by the time of application
- Maintain undergraduate enrollment for at least one semester or quarter after the program
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8/4.0 or equivalent at time of application
- Ability to actively participate in the majority of program activities
- Not enrolled in other courses, internships, or summer programs during SURF
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What they look for
- Rising junior or senior (preference; waived for Purdue-affiliated students)
What you receive
- $6500 stipend paid bi-weekly
- $2500 housing allowance (non-Purdue students automatically; Purdue students by priority deadline)
- Travel subsidy to campus for students at a location other than their home university (apply by January 15 priority deadline)
- Mentorship from faculty and graduate student mentors
- Networking, workshops and social activities
- Symposium presentation experience
What you will need
- Academic CV or resume
- Unofficial university transcript
- Letter of recommendation (non-Purdue students only)Optional
- Statement of purpose
How to apply
- Submit application via the SURF 2027 student portal by the deadline (portal currently under maintenance per page)
- Non-Purdue students must request a recommendation letter uploaded by the deadline
- Purdue students wanting housing subsidy or travel subsidy must apply by the January 15 priority deadline
- International students requiring a J-1 visa should apply by December 15, 2026
Applications are submitted on Purdue University College of Engineering, Engineering Undergraduate Research Office (EURO)’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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Source and verification
- Official source
- Purdue University College of Engineering, Engineering Undergraduate Research Office (EURO) · Application
- Last checked
- 10 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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