Summer Undergraduate Research Grant (SURG)
This grant funds one Northwestern undergraduate to conduct full-time, independent research using library resources with a focus on Native American and Indigenous studies.
Funder: Northwestern University
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027
Funding Amounts: $4,000 for eight weeks of full-time undergraduate research (one award annually)
Summary: Supports one Northwestern undergraduate in conducting independent research using library resources, with a focus on Native American and Indigenous studies.
Description
The Summer Undergraduate Research Grant (SURG) offered by Northwestern Libraries provides funding for one undergraduate student to conduct an independent academic or creative project. The selected project must make significant use of library collections and expertise, with a particular emphasis on Native American and Indigenous research. The award supports eight weeks of full-time research, carried out under the guidance of both a faculty advisor and a librarian mentor, enabling deep engagement with the chosen topic and library resources.
