Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

Applications open midday Friday, December 8, 2023

The Department of Molecular & Physiology at the University of Michigan Medical School is pleased to offer the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program, to support undergraduate students that are interested in research in physiology and/or biomedical sciences. Any student who is currently enrolled at any degree-granting University or College is eligible to apply, with preference given to those students interested in a career in research.

Students should review the Physiology Faculty members to find a faculty member whose research focus aligns with their interests (faculty mentors can be found using the navigation menu on the left, SURF Faculty Members). This collection of laboratories are involved in nationally recognized research, in topics such as hormones and signal transduction, obesity and diabetes, reproduction and circadian rhythms, gastrointestinal physiology including digestive diseases, cardiovascular disease and hypertension, renal and pulmonary function, muscle contractile mechanisms, ion channels and neurophysiology.

The funding for 2024 will be $7,200 (pre-tax) for twelve weeks of full-time work from May 28 through August 16.  The start and/or end date of the fellowship may be shifted slightly to accommodate overlap with the academic year at your institution, if necessary. There will be a required 2-day Summer Symposium, in which fellows will present their work. Opportunities to attend research seminars throughout the summer, will also be offered.

**Applications are due Wednesday, January 31, 11:59 p.m. **
Please visit our Applicant Information page for more information.