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Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

Eight-week Yale research fellowship for students considering PhD study, with projects in natural sciences, humanities and social sciences.

Application deadline02/01/2027
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About this opportunity

Eight-week Yale research fellowship for students considering PhD study, with projects in natural sciences, humanities and social sciences.

Verified eligibility context

Yale gives preference to students completing sophomore or junior year, but does not state that as an absolute class-year exclusion.

Verified access features

PAIDNO PRIOR RESEARCH REQUIREDCOMMUNITY COLLEGE ELIGIBLETRANSFER FRIENDLYHOUSING PROVIDEDTRAVEL SUPPORT

Opportunity details

Research Area / Discipline
Humanities · Social Sciences · Biology · Physics · Engineering · Computer Science · Mathematics · Psychology · Interdisciplinary Research
Research Topics
Humanities · Social Sciences · Life Sciences · Physical Sciences · Mathematics · Computer Science · Engineering · Psychology
Research Intensity
High
Opportunity Type
Summer Research Program
Location
New Haven, CT, USA
Format
In Person
Duration
8 weeks
Compensation
$4,000 stipend; free Yale dorm housing; $1,000 food allowance; up to $400 air/train travel
Housing
Yes
Travel Support
Yes
Eligibility
Undergraduate · preference for students completing sophomore or junior year
Citizenship Requirements
U.S. Citizen; Permanent Resident
Prior Research Requirement
No
Application Requirements
Leadership Alliance SR-EIP Application · Statement of Purpose · 2 Letters of Recommendation · Transcript(s)
Recommendation Letters
2
ORBIT Data Confidence
A · 99%
ORBIT Access Support
81 · Grade A — High Access Support

ORBIT provides opportunity information as an educational resource. Program requirements, deadlines, eligibility, funding, and availability may change. Students should verify all information with the official organization before applying. The ORBIT Access Support Grade reflects verified accessibility features; it does not measure program quality, prestige, or likelihood of acceptance.