Velay Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship
The Velay Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (VSURF) program is a ten-week, summer research and professional development experience for undergraduates in STEM.
Accepted students are paired with a mentor from one of the five research initiatives at the CUNY Advanced Science Research Center. Participants complete a project plan developed in collaboration with their mentors, attend weekly professional development workshops, and create a presentation of their research project for their peers, mentors, and family/friends.
This is an opportunity for sophomore- and junior-level students to gain transformational, multidisciplinary experiences and professional tools that will enable them to pursue graduate degrees and careers in the sciences. Velay Fellows will receive a $5,000 stipend.
Special Note: The program recognizes that in the field of STEM demographic disparities have existed and continue to exist. The program is intended to increase STEM participation overall, but with a particular emphasis on addressing those disparities especially regarding the underrepresentation of women. All CUNY sophomore or junior undergraduates who are interested in careers in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics are welcome and encouraged to apply.
Eligibility
- All CUNY undergraduates interested in careers in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
- CUNY undergraduates completing their sophomore or junior year may apply.
- CUNY Community College students with at least 30 credits at the time of application are also encouraged to apply.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: Friday, March 29th, 2024
Program Start: Monday, June 3th, 2024
Program End: Thursday, August 8th, 2024
FAQs
- 35 to 40 hours a week of research and working with their mentor
- Weekly professional development webinars
- Learning technical skills to complete your project plan
- Creating and presenting your summer research project
- Pre and post program assessment interviews
Yes, included with the opportunity to gain significant experience in STEM research from top tier CUNY research mentors and professional development specifically catered to careers in research, there is a $5,000 stipend.
Yes, you may still apply as a non-U.S. Citizen or international student.
Students can expect to enter a full-time, intensive undergraduate research experience under the mentorship of a CUNY ASRC researcher. Your studies will vary according to your mentor’s research focus and projects.
No, applicants and mentors are carefully paired by the program. Applicants can select the research initiative (environmental science, nanoscience, neuroscience, photonics, and structural biology) they are interested in on the application.
You can apply to the Velay Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship here.