Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships

What is the SURF Program?

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program provides $1000 to student-faculty teams in support of summer-length scholarly and creative activity. SURF awards are a great way for APSU undergraduate students to gain initial experience with research, work on a small project, and work closely with a faculty mentor.

When?

• Summer 2013

Who is eligible?

• All current undergraduates, including seniors who are graduating in May.

How much is the fellowship?

• The fellowship is a $1000 award paid as a student stipend.

How many fellowships will be given for 2013?

• TBD

What is required?

• A completed application form including a description of your project and a faculty member's letter of support.
• A proposed research project which will be completed over the summer between May 13 and August 24.  Exact dates and times may be determined by the student-faculty research team.
• Attendence and participation in the Summer Research Symposium, usually held during the first week of the Fall semester.  All projects should be complete by this event.

How do I apply?

• Go to Funding >> Apply >> For a Summer Fellowship and complete the application form. 
• Provide a Project Description detailing apsects of your proposed project. Guidelines for the Project Description
• Provide a letter of support from your faculty mentor.

Application deadline?

• April 19, 2013

Questions?

• Contact OUR by email or phone 931-221-7625

2012 SURF Program

 May 14-August 24, 2012

2012 Fellows

• Eva Grebe, Department of Biology, Advisor: Chris Gienger
• Joe Harms, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Advisor: Justin Oelgoetz
• Kristen Knight, Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Advisor: Ayman Alzaatreh
• Kayla Pendergrass, Department of Geosciences, Advisor: Chris Gentry
• Aaron Ross, Department of Biology, Advisor: Chris Gienger
• Rob Shepard,  Department of Biology, Advisor: Dwayne Estes
• Ashley Wallace, Department of Art, Advisor: Ken Shipley

2011 SURF Program

May 16 - June 24, 2011

First Fellows

• Meaghan Sikes  (Education,  Advisor: Sheila Pirkle)
• Dianne Torres  (Chemical Engineering Technology,  Advisor: Phil Hall)
• Megan Walker  (Biology,  Advisor: Gilbert Pitts)

Reception held Friday July 1, 2011 from1:00 to 2:00pm in Room 202 Hemlock Semiconductor Building

Files:

Guidelines for the Project Description