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:
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Be enrolled in or about to be enrolled in a UC Merced undergraduate degree program
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Be on track to receive a bachelor’s degree
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Be able to demonstrate potential for success in a graduate program
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Priority will be given to first-generation college students and underrepresented minoritized students
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
Summer 2025 Application will open on November 1st and close on January 30th, 2025! *APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR SUMMER 2025*
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:
Diana Hernandez: Schedule an Appointment
