🌍 About the Fellowship
The Purdue University Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) 2026 is one of the best fully funded summer research programmes in the United States for undergraduate students. The programme offers an intensive 11-week, paid research experience for students from Purdue University, other U.S. universities, and international institutions worldwide 🌍.
Each year, hundreds of students take part in SURF, conducting hands-on research under the supervision of faculty members, graduate students, and postdoctoral mentors at Purdue University. The fellowship combines academic research, professional development, and networking, and concludes with a formal research symposium where fellows present their work.
🏛️ Host Institution
🎓 Purdue University
📍 West Lafayette Campus or Indianapolis Campus, USA 🇺🇸
⏳ Programme Duration
🗓️ 11 weeks
📆 In-person period: 1 June 2026 – 7 August 2026
💻 Remote orientation: 25 May 2026 – 31 May 2026
🔬 Research Experience
🔎 Conduct supervised research in your discipline
👩🔬 Work closely with faculty, graduate, and postdoctoral mentors
🧠 Participate in weekly professional development seminars
📊 Submit a final research report
🎤 Present your findings at the SURF Research Symposium (30 July 2026)
💰 Financial Support – Fully Funded
💵 $6,500 stipend (paid bi-weekly)
🏠 $2,500 housing allowance (for non-Purdue students)
🛏️ Furnished accommodation
✈️ Travel reimbursement up to $1,000
🧠 Professional development workshops & seminars
🤝 Networking events and social activities
🎯 Who Can Apply?
🌍 Open to applicants from all countries
🎓 Currently enrolled full-time undergraduate students
📚 Must have completed at least one academic semester/quarter
📊 Minimum GPA: 2.8 / 4.0 (or equivalent)
🚫 No application fee
🧪 Previous research experience not required
🛂 International students will apply for a J-1 visa
📌 Important Notes
🔹 First-time SURF participants are prioritised
🔹 Second-time participation possible with PI support (limited funding benefits)
🔹 Students must remain enrolled in undergraduate studies after the programme
📅 Key Dates
🟢 Applications open: 1 December 2025
⛔ Priority deadline: 15 January 2026 (rolling after)
🏁 Programme dates: 1 June – 7 August 2026
🔗 Application Link
https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Research/EURO/students/about-SURF/prospectiveSURFApplicants
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