About the programme
Rockefeller's SURF program pairs selected undergraduates with faculty, postdoctoral researchers or graduate students who design and supervise individual summer projects. Twenty-five students are accepted each year. Placement is handled centrally through the Dean's Office, and applicants may state lab preferences that are not guaranteed. Free housing is provided for students who cannot commute.
Duration: 10 weeks, June 7 to August 13, 2027
Eligibility
- Enrolled as a college sophomore or junior
- Majoring in the life or physical sciences
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What they look for
- International students are eligible to apply
- Research experience and strong scientific motivation
What you receive
- $6,500 stipend
- Free housing for students who cannot commute
- Individual mentored research project
What you will need
- Online application form
- Two-page single-spaced summary statement
- Official transcript
- Two letters of recommendation, preferably from professors or research mentors
How to apply
- Submit the online application by February 1, 2027
- Applications reviewed in order received
- Final decisions by mid-March 2027; provide contact information for the first two weeks of March
Applications are submitted on The Rockefeller University’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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Source and verification
- Official source
- The Rockefeller University · Application
- Last checked
- 10 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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