Shenoy Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Neuroscience (SURFiN)
SURFiN offers paid, mentored neuroscience research fellowships for undergraduates with limited prior research experience, focusing on hands-on lab work, mentorship, and career development.
Funder: Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Letter of Intent/application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $7,500 stipend and $2,000 resource stipend per fellow for the academic year (10 hrs/week, 30 weeks)
Summary: Paid, mentored neuroscience research fellowships for undergraduates with limited prior research access, including hands-on lab work and career development.
Key Information: Applicants must be able to commute (<1.5 hrs) to a participating lab; no citizenship or prior lab experience required.
Description
The Shenoy Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Neuroscience (SURFiN) aims to broaden access to neuroscience research for undergraduate students who have not previously had the opportunity to engage in hands-on research. Supported by the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative, this fellowship matches students with Simons Foundation-supported labs in the U.S., Canada, or Europe for a paid, in-person research assistantship during the academic year. Fellows receive direct mentorship from early-career scientists, participate in career development activities (such as a virtual coding boot camp and a scientific symposium in New York City), and are part of a supportive, community-building cohort. Prior research experience is not required, and the program particularly encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and institutions with limited research opportunities.
