Summer Undergraduate Research Grant (SURG)
Northwestern University's SURG supports one undergraduate’s summer research project, with a focus on library-based work and Native American and Indigenous studies.
Funder: Northwestern University
Due Dates: March 5, 2027 (Full application deadline for Summer 2027 SURG)
Funding Amounts: $4,000 stipend for eight weeks of full-time research; awarded to one undergraduate annually.
Summary: Supports a Northwestern undergraduate in conducting independent summer research, with emphasis on projects using library collections and focusing on Native American and Indigenous studies.
Key Information: Applicants must be current Northwestern undergraduates who have not previously received a Summer URG; project must be completed in summer with no concurrent classes or internships.
Description
The Summer Undergraduate Research Grant (SURG) offered by Northwestern University Libraries is an annual award supporting one Northwestern undergraduate to pursue an independent academic or creative project during the summer. The grant particularly encourages research that makes extensive use of library collections and expertise, especially in Native American and Indigenous studies. The recipient undertakes eight weeks of full-time research under the guidance of both a faculty advisor and a librarian mentor, gaining hands-on experience in scholarly inquiry, project development, and research methodology.
