The summer of 2020 will be the 52nd year that Smith has had a formal student summer research program!  Hands-on research collaboration between faculty and students is a cornerstone of the science education at Smith, so the summer program has always been very important to us. We invite you to join the students who will receive stipends to support their independent research during the summer of 2020.

• Application– The link to the application
• For SURF Participants – Eligibility Requirements and Information for SURF applicants and participants
• For SURF Faculty Advisors – Information for SURF advisors
• Past SURF Project Descriptions – 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012

SURF is the centerpiece of our undergraduate research program. Smith and some of its liberal arts peer institutions have collaborated to describe key elements of successful undergraduate research opportunities (“Grow an Undergraduate Research Program“).

Slides from SURF Info session, Friday, November 15, 12:10pm, McConnell 103.

SURF 2020 Timeline

Due to the College’s COVID19 response, we do not know yet whether or not Summer Programs, including SURF will be able to continue as planned. Once we have a decision, we will revise the timeline from there.

week of Monday, December 2, 2019	SURF Application Open
Friday, February 7, 2020 11:59 pm EST	SURF Application Due
Thursday, February 20	Most students notified of award status
TBD	Student award acceptance via commitment forms due
TBD	Summer Housing applications accepted by ResLife
TBD	Official SURF 2020 program dates
TBD	SURF Abstracts, due from students SURF post program survey

Questions? Contact Heather McQueen  surf@smith.edu.