Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)

About SURP

Program Overview: The Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) allows students to fully invest in the research experience for the summer semester. The SURP Program involves faculty and student collaboration in original research that should result in some tangible product (i.e., publication, presentation, etc.), but its most valuable contribution is the development of the student in ways not possible in traditional classroom settings. To maximize the SURP experience, student participants are expected to work 20-25 hours per week on their designated research project and are paid an hourly wage (up to a total of $2,500) for their participation. As a result, participants should not enroll in more than one summer course. Exceptions are occasionally made to this guideline when the faculty mentor has worked with the student previously and is confident in the student's ability to manage the high demands of the SURP program with an additional course. Students can also request up to $500 for the purchase of materials and supplies related to conducting their research project.

Eligibility and Dates: To qualify for the SURP program, the student research must be mentored by a UWF faculty member. Current undergraduate, degree-seeking students who are in good standing the with University are eligible to apply. Applications for the SURP program are typically due the Friday before spring break every year.  

2023 SURP Program application opens January 9 and ends March 10

SURP Symposium presentations will be on August 11

2015 SURP Symposium Participants
2016 SURP Symposium Participants
2017 SURP Symposium Participants
2018 SURP Symposium Participants
2019 SURP Symposium Participants

$2500 stipend for 12 weeks of research to each student participant
For more information take a look at the SURP Program - Detailed Description.

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