The Salk Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (Salk SURF) - Application Deadline
Are you an upcoming junior or senior looking for paid research experiences in biomedical topics? Interested in conducting research during the summer?
Salk SURF is welcoming upcoming juniors and seniors to apply to their 10-week summer program!
The Salk Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (Salk SURF) is a 10-week fully paid internship, from June 2 to August 8, 2025, that provides students with exposure and experience in biomedical research, access to world-class research facilities, and a network of mentors. Salk SURF aims to build and sustain a diverse biomedical research pipeline to advance the Salk Institute’s mission of training the next generation of bold, innovative scientists. The Salk Institute, located in San Diego, California, is one of the top five research centers in the world and has been home to six Nobel laureates. This upcoming summer’s participating labs are conducting cutting-edge research in neuroscience, plant biology, cell biology, cancer, immunology, and genetics. Salk SURF is open to students who will be entering their junior or senior year at the time of participating in the program and have limited or no research experience.
What are the benefits?
- A competitive hourly wage
- Paid housing accommodations
- Paid roundtrip travel to the Salk Institute
- Professional development and networking opportunities
- Weekly workshops to develop research skills
Who is eligible to apply?
- Currently be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program
- Be a rising college junior (completed at least 60 credits) or senior
- Have a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Be able to commit to program dates and requirements
- Not be enrolled in concurrent summer courses
Applicants from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research and/or attending a Minority Serving Institution are highly encouraged to apply
Need help with your application? Reach out to an Undergraduate Research Ambassador (URA) on how to craft a competitive application to this program by emailing undergradresearch@arizona.edu or making a 1:1 appointment with an URA.
Ready to apply? Apply on the Salk SURF website. The application deadline is in Sunday, November 17, 2024, 11:59 pm AZ Time. The supplemntal documents only include a resume and unofficial transcript!
Questions? Please contact oei@salk.edu