SURF is designed to demystify the admissions process and give scholars a real feel for what it means to conduct research at the graduate level. The program provides students with housing, a meal plan, a travel stipend, and a stipend upon completion of the program. In addition, SURF students will have the opportunity to participate in a robust graduate school preparation program including a GRE preparation, excursions around the Bay Area, community-building activities, participation in a research poster symposium, and a strong mentorship component.
SURF 2021 will be held from June 21, 2021 to August 13, 2021.
The application is currently closed. Applicants will be notified of a decision for the 2021 program in late February/early March.
We invite you to review our Program Guide below to learn more about the summer fellowship and application process. Many questions about the program and application can be answered in our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page.
Letters of Recommendation Collection Form
Application Materials: As part of the application form, applicants must submit the following materials:
Thank you for your interest in serving as a lab host for the SURF program. PIs should complete our Lab Host Interest Form to confirm your interest/availability. SUNet ID Authentication is required to access the form.
2021 SURF Lab Host Interest Form
Stay connected with the SURF program after your summer experience! Complete the form below if you've completed the SURF program and want to share with us what you're up to after your time at Stanford and join our listserv for past scholars.
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions, or connect with us at surf-program@stanford.edu