Queens College
Summer Undergraduate Research Program
About
The Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) at Queens College is a comprehensive eight-week initiative designed to immerse undergraduate students in meaningful and practical research experiences across various academic disciplines. This program, supported by dedicated faculty mentors, provides invaluable opportunities for students to develop essential research skills that will prepare them for academic pursuits and career paths in research-oriented fields. During the program, students receive support through weekly seminars to support students with aspects of research that take place outside the laboratory. These sessions include effective presentation of scientific information, crafting research posters, analyzing scientific literature, and improving their data analysis techniques. The culmination of their efforts will be presented in a research symposium, where students will have the opportunity to showcase their work to an audience, thereby further advancing their academic and professional development.
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Program Description & Requirements
- In-Person Participation: Students must participate in person for the entire duration of the program.
- Orientation: Attendance at the orientation session is mandatory.
- Time Commitment: A full-time commitment of 30-35 hours per week is required.
- Weekly Seminars: Participation in one weekly seminar is compulsory.
- Mid-Program Check-In: A mandatory check-in with the program coordinator will take place midway through the program.
- Poster and Abstract Submission: Participants are expected to submit and revise their research poster and abstract.
- Research Conference Participation: All participants must attend the mandatory Research Conference at Queens College to present their poster.
- CITI Certification: Participants must obtain certification in Research, Ethics, Compliance, and Safety Training through the CITI Program. This certification is free of charge and conducted virtually.
Optional Activities:
- Enrichment Seminars: Participants have the opportunity to attend optional enrichment seminars, held once a week.
- Weekly Check-Ins: Participants are encouraged to schedule weekly check-ins with the program coordinator.
Program Timeline
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Priority application deadline is May 22. Applicants are accepted on a rolling basis until all seats have been filled.
Eligibility
The summer program consists of three distinct funding initiatives, each with its own specific eligibility criteria. Please find a detailed overview of the eligibility requirements for each program outlined below. We encourage you to review these options to determine which best aligns with your needs.
- Must be an undergraduate student at time of application.
- Must be in good academic standing.
- Must have a research mentor prior to the start of the program.
While this opportunity is open to all undergraduate students, please note that limited funding is available for students outside of STEM disciplines.
CUNY Immersive Research Experience Program (CIRE)
- Duration: Year long
- Majors Accepted: All STEM majors
- Class level: Juniors & Seniors
- Time commitment: 400 hours of research under faculty mentorship, weekly summer workshops, and monthly fall and spring workshops.
- Additional requirements: Present at the QC and CUNY Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium.
- Compensation: Students receive a total of $6,000 in stipends and are eligible to apply for a $1,000 trip stipend.
Sherman Fairchild Foundation Scholarship
- Duration: Summer term
- Majors Accepted: All STEM or social science majors
- Class level: All undergraduate students at time of application submission
- Time commitment: Conduct an average of 35 hours of research per week under faculty mentorship and attend weekly workshops.
- Additional requirements: Present a poster at the QC Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium.
- Compensation: Students receive a total of $2,000 in stipends during the summer.
Coordinated Undergraduate Education
- Duration: Summer term
- Majors Accepted: All STEM or social science majors
- Class level: All undergraduate students at time of application submission
- Time commitment: Conduct an average of 35 hours of research per week under faculty mentorship and attend weekly workshops.
- Additional requirements: Present a poster at the QC Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium.
- Compensation: Students receive a total of $2,000 in stipends during the summer.