Purdue University SURF 2027: Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship in the USA | Paid Research Internship

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) 2027 is a 10-week paid research program run by Purdue University's Engineering Undergraduate Research Office (EURO). Open to undergraduate students from Purdue, other U.S. institutions, and international institutions, participants conduct research on either Purdue's West Lafayette or Indianapolis campus under faculty, graduate student, or postdoctoral mentorship. The program combines full-time research work with bi-weekly skills-building mini-symposia, networking events, and culminates in a student research symposium where participants present their findings. What you get • $6,500 stipend paid bi-weekly • $2,500 housing allowance (automatic for non-Purdue students; Purdue students must meet priority deadline) • Expert mentorship from faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral mentors • Bi-weekly mini-symposia to develop technical and communication skills • Presentation opportunity at the prestigious SURF Symposium • Social engagement activities and vibrant community with fellow participants • Networking events, workshops, and seminars with professionals and researchers • Travel subsidy for those coming from a location other than their home university How to apply 1. Visit the application portal (opens Early November 2026) 2. Upload your academic CV or resume 3. Upload your unofficial university transcript 4. If you are a non-Purdue student, request a letter of recommendation from a professor or professional 5. Complete and submit your statement of purpose 6. Submit your application by the applicable deadline

• Currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at Purdue, another U.S. institution, or an international institution • Completed at least one academic semester/quarter before application • Maintain undergraduate enrollment for at least one semester/quarter after the program ends • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8/4.0 or equivalent • Ability to actively participate in the majority of program activities • Full-time commitment during program—cannot be enrolled in other academic activities like courses, internships, or summer programs • Upload an academic CV or resume • Upload unofficial university transcript • Non-Purdue students must provide a letter of recommendation from a professor or professional • Submit a statement of purpose addressing field of study motivation, attraction to SURF, career goals in STEM, how SURF experience supports career goals, exploration of field to date, and any obstacles overcome