Recording of SURF 2022 Info Session Thursday, January 27, 12:30pm
You can still email SURF with questions anytime.
The SURF application deadline was Friday, February 25, 2022 (sample of application). Late applications are accepted. Please email SURF to request a link to the application.
The stipend rate for summer 2022 will be $5,700 for 40 hours per week over 10 weeks, prorated for shorter projects at $570 per week, for 40 hours per week. Please see the FAQ’s for participants page for more detail regarding stipends.
SURF students with high financial need as determined by Student Financial Services will receive an additional cost of living stipend, equivalent to half the weekly cost of campus housing for the duration of their project, up to 10 weeks ($125 per week) . This will be paid automatically, along with the standard stipend. Students do not need to provide any additional information (other than confirming their participation in the program) and are not required to live in campus housing to receive this benefit.
Please see the “For SURF Participants” and “Faculty Advisors” sections below for contact info, eligibility, and other important details.
- For SURF Participants – Eligibility Requirements and Information for SURF applicants and participants.
- For SURF Faculty Advisors – Information for SURF advisors
- Past SURF Project Descriptions – 2021, 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012
SURF 2022 Calendar
SURF 2022 Info Session | Friday, December 3, 2021, 12:15 pm McConnell 103 (Slides are here. ) Thursday, January 27, 12:30pm via zoom. |
SURF 2022 Application Opens | ~ December 6, 2021 |
The Application Deadline (sample of FY 22 application). |
Friday, February 25, 2022 Late applications are accepted. Please email SURF to request a link to the application. |
Funding decisions made by departments | Late March |
Award notices to most students | Late March-Early April |
The commitment deadline for students | ~April 15 |
Summer Housing Request Form Opens Click on the Self Service button |
~April 20 |
The Summer Housing Request Deadline | ~May 5 |
Official SURF program dates | Monday, May 23 – Friday, August 12 |
Memorial Day Holiday* | Monday, May 30 |
Juneteenth Holiday* | Monday, June 20 |
Independence Day Holiday* | Monday, July 4th |
Post SURF survey and abstracts due | Thursday, September 8 |
* Indicates official Holiday observed by Smith College. Most offices are closed, academic buildings require card access for entry, services are limited. See the “Holidays” section of the FAQ for SURF participants for more information.
Questions? Contact Heather McQueen surf@smith.edu.