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    2027 Summer Undergraduate Research Program Application

  • Thank you for your interest in the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) at UAlbany’s College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering (CNSE). SURP is a competitive, full-time, 10-week undergraduate research experience.

    Applicants should be available for the duration of the program, including orientation, their faculty-mentored research experience, required seminars and professional development activities, and the final SURP poster session.

    Learn more about the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP).

    • Applicant Information 
    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
    • Which address should we mail your stipend check to?*

    • Your citizenship will have no bearing on your eligibility for a SURP fellowship.

      Citizenship status information is required, however, for access to some of the facilities at UAlbany that are part of the SURP program. Please provide SURP with your U.S. citizenship status, below.

    • Are you a U.S. citizen?*
    • Are you enrolled at UAlbany as an undergraduate student?*
    • Are you enrolled in an undergraduate degree program during the SURP application period (October 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026)?*
    • Will you complete your undergraduate degree before the start of the 2027 Summer Undergraduate Research Program, et. cetera?*

    • Stop: SURP is intended exclusively for students who are enrolled in an undergraduate degree program during the SURP application and participation period.

      Students who have already completed their undergraduate degree and are enrolled in or will begin a graduate degree program are not eligible to participate. If you complete your undergraduate degree before the start of the 2027 program, you are not eligible for participation.

    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
    • Research Interests and Experience 
    • 0/400

    • Select your research interests:

    • Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Data science
    • Computing, Software and Intelligent Systems
    • Electrical Engineering, Radio Frequency (RF), Sensing and Hardware
    • Quantum Science, Photonics and Advanced Devices
    • Biotechnology, Bioengineering and Biomedical Research
    • Environmental Sustainability, Energy and Climate
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Chemistry, Materials Science and Molecular Engineering
    • Program Preferences 
    • Is there a specific mentor you would like to work with?*
    • Have you previously worked with this mentor?*
    • 0/400
    • Is there a specific department you would like to work in?*
    • Which department would you like to work in?*

    • SURP is a competitive program and we're unable to offer a paid position to every qualified applicant.

      Students who are not selected for a paid SURP position may instead participate by conducting research with a faculty mentor for academic credit indicate an interest in participating as a volunteer researcher.

      For-credit and volunteer participants remain part of the SURP cohort and receive the same programmatic benefits as paid participants, including professional development seminars, industry speaker presentations, networking opportunities and participation in the final research poster showcase.

      The cost of printing a SURP research poster is covered by the program for all participants at no charge to the student

    • If you’re not selected for a paid SURP position, would you be interested in participating in SURP for academic credit?*
    • If you’re not selected for a paid SURP position, would you be interested in participating in SURP as a volunteer researcher?*
    • Course Enrollment Disclosure 
    • Will you be enrolled in any for-credit course during SURP?*

    • We encourage participants to focus primarily on SURP to get the most out of it, but if you plan to take a course at the same time, we need some more information to consider an exemption.

    • Number of courses*
    • Course 1 delivery method*
    • 0/250
    • Course 2 delivery method*
    • 0/250
    • Course 3 delivery method*
    • 0/250
    • Course 4 delivery method*
    • 0/250
    • Course 5 delivery method*
    • 0/250
    • Course 6 delivery method*
    • 0/250

    • Course Enrollment Policy

      If selected to receive a stipend as a paid SURP participant, there is an expectation that SURP will be your primary academic and professional responsibility for the summer.

      All current or anticipated summer course enrollment must be fully disclosed as part of this application.

      Enrollment in a summer course after accepting a paid SURP position must also be disclosed to and approved by SURP leadership. Failure to disclose course enrollment may result in removal from the program.

    • Availability 
    • Will you be available from June 2, 2027 to August 6, 2027 for the full SURP program?*
    • 0/400
    • Read and acknowledge the following by checking each box.*
    • Housing and Program Expenses 

    • Each student is responsible for expenses related to travel, lodging and meals. On-campus, apartment-style housing may be available at a discounted rate ($250 per week).

    • Are you interested in on-campus housing during SURP?*
    • What is your gender?*
    • Are you interested in applying for financial assistance with on-campus housing costs?*
    • If on-campus housing is unavailable, can you still participate?*
    • Will you require summer housing?*
    • Will you require transportation assistance for travel between campuses and from off-campus housing?*

    • Note: Transportation assistance is not guaranteed. Students who request transportation assistance may be eligible to receive bus passes.

      By participating in SURP, students acknowledge that attendance at all required in-person programming is mandatory. Failure to attend required activities may result in dismissal from the program following review by SURP leadership.

    • Letter of Recommendation 

    • List two references, including the phone number and email address for each reference

    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
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    • Please provide a Statement of Interest (250 words maximum) that describes your interest in participating in SURP and addresses the following:

      • Prior research internships, laboratory experience or research projects
      • Relevant laboratory, technical, computational or research skills
      • Relevant college-level coursework
      • How your academic, research and technical experiences have prepared you to participate in SURP
      • The research areas or skills you are most interested in exploring or developing through the program

    • 0/250
    • Demographic Information 

    • This information is optional and collected for statistical purposes only. It will have no bearing on your eligibility for a SURP fellowship.

    • Race
    • Are you a first-generation college student?
    • Are you a Pell Grant recipient?
    • Final Certification 

    • All of the following must be certified before submitting this form.

    • I certify that...*
    • Date*
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