2027 Summer Undergraduate Fellowship Program (SUFP)
2027 Summer Undergraduate Fellowship Program (SUFP) supports undergraduates in mentored medical physics research and clinical shadowing to introduce them to research and professional practice.
This grant was recently updated
F-1, J-1 and M-1 visas are now listed as generally acceptable for meeting the U.S. residency requirement. Eligibility also clarifies that two undergraduate years must be completed by the fellowship’s start and that students graduating in spring 2027 or earlier are ineligible; FAQ and fellowship-requirements links also changed.
Funder: American Association of Physicists in Medicine
Due Dates: February 9, 2027, 11:59 PM ET (Students) | February 9, 2027, 11:59 PM ET (Mentors)
Funding Amounts: $6,000 stipend for 10 weeks, plus complimentary Annual Meeting registration and $500 toward meeting travel
Summary: Supports undergraduate students in mentored medical physics research and clinical shadowing at institutions in the United States or Canada.
Key Information: Full-time, in-person participation is required; fellows cannot take outside courses or hold other employment.
Description
The American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) Summer Undergraduate Fellowship Program provides 10 weeks of hands-on medical physics experience. Fellows conduct laboratory research and shadow professionals in clinical settings, working with approved mentors at universities, research facilities, hospitals, or clinical facilities in the United States or Canada. Projects introduce students to both research and professional practice, but the fellowship is not a clinical practicum: students should not perform clinical work.
The fellow and mentor agree on project expectations and summer dates between May and September. Projects should include a meaningful research component achievable within 10 weeks, such as software or hardware evaluation, or data collection, analysis, and processing within larger projects. Fellows are also invited to the 2027 AAPM Annual Meeting in Columbus, Ohio.
