Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program is our newest research program offered to all UC Merced undergraduate students in any discipline. This 9-week summer fellowship offers undergraduates the opportunity to work alongside faculty and graduate student mentors and provides graduate school preparation. Qualified scholars with interest in pursuing a research opportunity at UC Merced are encouraged to apply!
Program Eligibility and Requirements
To be eligible for selection, each applicant must:
- Be enrolled in a UC Merced undergraduate degree program through Spring 2026
- Open to majors in the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts (SSHA)
- Be in a good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.0, preferred but not required
- Be able to demonstrate potential for success in a graduate program
The following materials are needed to complete the UC Merced SURF application:
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UC Merced online application form
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Essay responses, as described in the online application
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One letter of recommendation
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One cumulative unofficial transcript from the my.ucmerced.edu portal
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Resume or CV
Undocumented students are eligible for this program.
Want to learn more?
Interested in learning more about the program that’s right for you? Check out our programs page or schedule an appointment with one of our UROC Coordinators:
Horacia Aguilar: Schedule an Appointment
