The Rockefeller University Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) 2026 in New York, USA, is currently accepting applications. Both U.S. residents and international students from a variety of academic backgrounds are welcome to participate in this fully funded 10-week program, which runs from June 1 to August 7, 2026. Twenty-five students will be chosen for the fellowship, and there is no application cost.
Participants in the program get the opportunity to carry out practical research under the guidance of graduate researchers and academics at Rockefeller University. In addition to participating in state-of-the-art biomedical studies, fellows will discuss their findings at the program’s final poster symposium and attend faculty seminars, workshops, and journal clubs.
Founded in 1901 and home to many Nobel laureates, Rockefeller University is situated in the center of New York City and offers prospective scientists a top-notch atmosphere. Through immersive, cooperative experiences, the SURF Fellowship seeks to develop students’ research abilities, inventiveness, and scientific communication.
Host Country: USA
University: The Rockefeller University
Opportunity Type: Fellowship
Fellowship Dates: 1st June to August 7, 2026
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Students from other countries may apply.
- Undergraduate students from any relevant subject are welcome to enroll in the program.
- All necessary documents must be uploaded by applicants throughout the application process.
- By mid-March 2025, the final selection results will be made public.
Benefits:
- All chosen fellows are given free on-campus housing.
- A stipend of $6,500 for personal costs, such as
- Travel expenses and airfare
- Daily living expenditures and meals
- Expenses associated with a visa (if applicable)
- Throughout the program, there are free social and cultural events available.
- free use of campus amenities, including the tennis courts, jogging and walking tracks, and gym.
- planned outings and leisure activities, such as visits to a professional baseball game and a Broadway production in Manhattan.
Deadline: 1st February 2026
