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Stanford University Summer Research in Geosciences and Engineering (SURGE)


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Academic Level:
For most summer research programs, this is your upcoming status as of the fall. Always check with the individual program's website for details.

Undergraduates - Junior
Undergraduates - Senior

Note: this opportunity encourages applications from community college students.

Description:
Fully paid summer research experience for students interested in exploring sustainability fields and seeking their first formal research experience. We especially welcome applicants who are low-income, first-gen, or underrepresented in the sciences.

Receive $4,800 Stipend during the summer.

Paid round trip travel expenses from home to Stanford.

Paid Stanford University housing and Stanford meal plan for eight weeks, which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Paid health insurance for students without health insurance

Paid Stanford Summer session enrollment and access to Stanford facilities

Coding bootcamp

Field trips around the beautiful Bay Area

Total SURGE package per scholar is worth about $14,000.
accepts non-us citizens

Participating Institution(s):
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Stanford University (Lead)

Program Materials:
 • Program Website 

This Program can be Described by:
Academic Disciplines:
Atmospheric Sciences
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Computer Sciences
Environmental Sciences
Forestry
Geological Sciences
Marine Sciences & Oceanography
Natural Resources
Paleontology
Spatial/Geographic Information Systems
Sustainability

Keywords:
Climate Change
Coastal Ecosystems
Earth System Science
Energy
Geophysics
Geosciences
Ocean Science
Petroleum Engineering
Renewable Energy
Sustainable Development

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This program is funded by:
National Science Foundation (NSF)


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