Rockefeller University in the USA is welcoming international and home students to apply for its 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships.

The Rockefeller University Summer Undergraduate Program offers a stipend of $6,500.00 that covers accommodation, living stipend, and travel costs.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the Rockefeller University SURF Program, you must:

  • Be U.S. citizens or international students from outside the USA.
  • Be an undergraduate student.
  • Have a strong academic record and a genuine interest in the specified area of research.
  • Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0

Benefits

The Rockefeller University Summer Undergraduate Program offers the following benefits.

  • Chemers Neustein Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program will accept 25 undergraduate students from all over the world.
  • The 25 students accepted into the SURF program will receive a stipend of $6,500.00 for the 10-week period of June 1 through August 7, 2026.
  • International students are eligible to apply.
  • Free housing will be provided for students who cannot commute.

Available Research Areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Structural Biology and Chemistry
  • Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology
  • Immunology
  • Virology and Microbiology
  • Neuroscience
  • Physics
  • Mathematical Biology

Method of Application

  • Click the green button below to go to the SURF application page.
  • Click the green button below to go to the SURF’s webpage.
  • Complete the online application and upload all required documents.
  • Completed applications will be reviewed in the order they are received. 
  • Final decisions will be made by mid-March 2026. 

Click Here to Apply

Application Deadline: February 1, 2026.