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Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships
Information - Summer 1999
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Program Description Each summer the Yale Graduate School brings a group of qualified undergraduates to Yale for eight weeks. The experience is meant to familiarize students with the kind of work they can expect to do in graduate school, provide them with insight into the many steps involved in building a career based on Ph.D. level training, as well as foster a sense of confidence regarding their own abilities and potential. Students are immersed in an academic, professional setting involving a working relationship with a faculty mentor, a program of individual research, and participation in a series of program workshops and panel discussions. The focus of the program is primarily on research and on the methods of professional research. Students in the natural sciences learn advanced laboratory methods and conduct research in laboratories under the guidance of a faculty mentor with postdoctoral associates and senior graduate students serving as sources of technical support. Students in the humanities and social sciences work closely with faculty mentors and have at their disposal the considerable archival resources found in the Yale University libraries. Because of the largely independent nature of their work, these students have more flexibility in structuring their own research schedules. Emphasis is also placed on the presentation of research findings to colleagues. All students give a final presentation to their peers, submit a written report, and present their findings at a national meeting. |
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Eligibility The SURF Program is intended for students with a strong desire to pursue research careers at the Ph.D. level. The program is particularly interested in identifying and providing research experience to talented, underrepresented minority students. Preference is given to students completing their sophomore or junior years. However, other students who express persuasive plans for research may be considered. Participation in the summer program is restricted to US citizens and permanent residents. The 2000 program will begin on June 5 and end on July 31, 2000. It is essential that all participants arrive on June 4, 2000. If you will be unable to meet this requirement, we ask that you not submit an application. |
Funding
Round trip transportation between the Summer Fellow’s home and Yale University is provided. Housing is provided in the Hall of Graduate Studies and Summer Fellows receive meals at a college dining room. All costs for attending the national meeting are provided by the program. Each participant will receive a stipend of $2,500.
Applying to the SURF Program
There are two methods for applying to the SURF Program.
This is the preferred method. To provide a research experience for as many students as possible, applicants with full or partial funding from outside sources are given preference during the selection of the summer fellows. The Graduate School is a member of the Leadership Alliance and encourages qualified applicants to consider applying through this program. Information and applications for the Leadership Alliance can be found at
http://www.leadership-alliance.org.Each year, a small number of students are fully funded by the SURF Program.
Important Dates
February 1, 2000 – Deadline for applying to the Leadership Alliance
June 5, 2000 – Start of SURF Program
July 31, 2000 – End of SURF Program
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