Data Science Undergraduate Research Focus (DataSURF)

DataSURF is a 10-week, in-person summer research program that connects undergraduate students with Stanford faculty working on data science and statistics projects. Participants work on supervised, hands-on research projects, attend weekly community meetings and professional development activities, and present a poster and lightning talk at a final poster session. The 2026 program runs from June 22 to August 28 and is intended as a primary summer research experience.

10-week in-person research placement with a faculty mentor, stipend ($8,500) plus up to $1,500 needs-based supplement, professional development activities, weekly community meetings, and presentation of a poster and lightning talk.

Current Stanford University undergraduate students only; students must not have conferred their undergraduate degree and must be in the undergraduate tuition group. Students from any department who meet prerequisites are encouraged to apply; Data Science majors receive additional consideration.

Apply via the online application (Stanford account login required); faculty mentors select students who match project needs.