Shenoy Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Neuroscience (SURFiN)
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Shenoy Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Neuroscience (SURFiN) supports undergraduates with limited research access through paid, mentored neuroscience projects to sustain interest in the field.
Funder: Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Application submission)
Funding Amounts: $7,500 USD salary/stipend support plus $2,000 USD resource support for 30 weeks during the academic year
Summary: SURFiN supports paid, mentored undergraduate neuroscience research for students who have had limited access to research training.
Key Information: Applicants must select listed SURFiN labs within a one-way commute of less than 1.5 hours; relocation is not permitted.
Description
The Shenoy Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Neuroscience (SURFiN) is run by the Simons Foundation’s Autism & Neuroscience division to spark and sustain undergraduate interest in neuroscience. It funds paid, in-person research assistantships at Simons Foundation-supported laboratories in the U.S., Canada and Europe, prioritizing students who have not had access to research training opportunities. Prior laboratory experience is not required, and mentors are encouraged to design projects accessible to students with a range of skills.
Fellows gain hands-on research experience for approximately 10 hours weekly over 30 weeks, typically mentored by graduate students or postdoctoral researchers. Career development and community-building activities include a virtual coding boot camp and a scientific symposium in New York City where fellows present their research. Named in honor of neuroscientist Krishna Shenoy, the program aims to broaden the trainee community and foster innovation and collaboration.
