Program Type
Internships
Students Eligible
Non-Princeton undergrads
Class Years Eligible
First-year students
Sophomores
Juniors
Description
SURFC provides unique laboratory experiences for qualified undergraduates, placing each student into research groups directed by our well-respected Faculty. For nine weeks the undergraduate summer researcher becomes part of the group, working side-by-side with post-docs, graduate students, and other undergraduates. Each student has the opportunity to play a part in cutting-edge research and be a contributing member of the research team.
Division
Natural Sciences
Number of Projects / Participants in Previous Year
10
Number of Weeks
9
Application Deadline
February
Program Contact
Susan VanderKam
Contact Email
Research Type
Lab
Type of Support
Paid
Support Provided
Students receive a stipend commensurate with other summer REU-type programs. Additionally, on-campus housing and a 14-meal/week meal plan are provided. Additional meals are the student’s responsibility. There is a limited reimbursement available for travel to campus.
Additional Information
In addition to the valuable laboratory experience, each summer student participates in research discussion groups and safety training, and has the opportunity to participate in social activities with SURF students from other departments, summer field trips, including an industrial chemistry laboratory tour, and an end-of-summer research poster session. Additional information can be found at our website.