SURF Information

Student Undergraduate Research Fellowships

For Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors Planning a Research Project

SURF Registration & Application Procedure

SURF 5-page Proposal Examples

Undergraduates planning to write a (senior) thesis or complete a research project in any field are eligible to apply for a Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF). Each student must have a faculty mentor and a well developed proposal.

Important Note:

Funding will not begin this year until January and may be up to $2,900 for the student + $1000 for mentor with lesser amounts depending on the grant period. If you are graduating in May, then your funding must end in May. Applications must be turned into the Honors College at ADMN 428. Applications sent directly to SURF will not receive matching funds from the University of Arkansas.

Eligibility:

  • be a U.S. citizen, resident alien, or national
  • currently enrolled as a sophomore, junior, or senior
  • have a cumulative minimum 3.25 GPA

Campus Deadline:

DateTimeApplicant TypeLocation
October 13, 20098-1ARSC - Math and ScienceADMN 428
1-5ARSC - Humanities and Social SciencesADMN 428
October 14, 20098-1WCOB and ARCHADMN 428
1-5ENGR, COEHP, and AFLSADMN 428

Campus Contact:

Suzanne McCray smccray@uark.edu

Useful Links:

SURF Registration & Application Procedure

University History:

To view past recipients: Award Winners and Finalists page