Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) is a six-week paid summer research fellowship for undergraduate students in the University of Toronto Faculty of Arts & Science physics programs. It provides supervised research experience and a fellowship stipend. Six positions are available each cycle and successful applicants are notified in April.

A $3,750 fellowship stipend and a six-week supervised full-time research placement (May–June or July–August).

Full-time students in the University of Toronto Faculty of Arts & Science enrolled (or planning to enrol) in a Physics Major, Specialist, or Joint-Specialist program. First-year applicants must complete PHY152H before the summer. Preference given to Specialist or Joint-Specialist students. No prior research experience required.

Upload a single PDF containing a Statement of Interest and Resume via the SURF application form during the application period; PDF must be named LASTNAME_Firstname.