SURF@JPL
The SURF@JPL program offers undergraduates a mentored, 10-week research experience at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, emphasizing hands-on scientific inquiry and professional development.
Funder: California Institute of Technology
Due Dates: March 9, 2027 (Full application & letters of recommendation)
Funding Amounts: $9,600 award for a 10-week summer period; no housing or travel allowance provided
Summary: Summer research fellowship for undergraduates to conduct mentored research at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, including seminars and professional development.
Description
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF)@JPL program provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to engage in hands-on research at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Participants collaborate with experienced mentors to develop a research proposal, which is reviewed by JPL technical staff. Over a 10-week summer period, students conduct their research, culminating in a technical paper and an oral presentation. The program includes weekly seminars, professional development workshops, writing workshops, social activities, and field trips to enrich the research experience.
