Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURF)

Jumpstart your research training

The Department of Bioengineering offers a ten-week, fully funded summer undergraduate research program with a variety research topics across bioengineering.

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Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURF)

Jumpstart Your Research Training

The Department of Bioengineering offers a ten-week, fully funded summer undergraduate research program with a variety of research topics across bioengineering. Applications are open to current undergraduate sophomores and juniors.

Weeks

100%

Fully Funded

Jan 1 – Feb 15

Application Window

Program Benefits

Jumpstart and Accelerate Your Career

Spend your summer doing research that makes a difference, alongside a community that shares your passion for bioengineering.

Collaborate

Work with world-class faculty, graduate students, and fellow undergraduates on research projects that make a difference.

Professional Training

Participate in trainings on science communication, mentorship, and career development.

Hands-On Skills

Gain valuable skills and experience in a state-of-the-art research environment.

Build Connections

Build meaningful connections with students, researchers, and faculty who share your passion for the field.

Explore the Northwest

Discover the stunning Pacific Northwest through local and regional adventures.

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program

“

The opportunity to have an internship in this beautiful space is a dream come true. This summer has allowed me to gain insight into the fascinating field of bioengineering while learning practical lab skills and drawing inspiration from the Knight Campus community.

Claire Saxman
SURF Student

Research