Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow, Gaithersburg
Opportunity type
Fellowship
Cause areas
Other (pressing)
Routes to impact
Skill-building & building career capital
Learning about important cause areas
Testing your fit for a certain career path
Skill set
Academia
Conceptual & empirical research
Political & bureaucratic
Deadline
2026-01-26
Location
Gaithersburg, MD
Description
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is offering the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program in Gaithersburg, MD, providing undergraduate students with hands-on research experience in STEM fields.
- Work alongside leading NIST scientists and engineers on cutting-edge research projects in disciplines such as biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, and more.
- Receive a stipend of $6,390–$7,810, with possible additional housing and travel support for eligible participants.
- Participate in technical seminars, professional development activities, and present your research at the program’s conclusion.
- Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents enrolled full-time at accredited U.S. colleges or universities; proof of citizenship or permanent residency and health insurance required.
Learn more and apply at https://www.nist.gov/surf.
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