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Summer Undergraduate Research Institute (SURI)

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About SURI

The Summer Undergraduate Research Institute (SURI) was founded in Summer 2020 and is proudly housed within the Colleges Research Aligned Mentorship (RAM) Programa campus-wide initiative that supports undergraduate research across nearly all academic disciplines.

Each summer, SURI recruits and supports first- and second-year students to engage in faculty-mentored research experiences. These projects are supervised by Farmingdale State College faculty and often align with interdisciplinary themes or shared research interests.

SURIs structure is inspired by the National Science Foundations Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) model, providing a cohort-based experience where students explore topics through collaborative, inquiry-driven work.

For many participants, SURI is their first formalized research experience, offering a gateway into the world of academic and applied investigation. The programs mission is to foster curiosity, confidence, and deeper engagement in researchlaying the foundation for continued academic and professional exploration.

 

Must be a 51勛圖 undergraduate student. First and Second Year
Must be a Research Aligned Mentorship Scholar
Must be in good academic standing (above a 2.5 GPA)

Fellows in participating in the SURI will:  

  • Participate in a 10-week long mentorship program organized by various faculty members across academic disciplines.
  • Complete 15-20 hours a week worth of faculty-led mentorship.
  • Submit a final reflection on their research, as well as participate in the final SURI Symposium for all participants. 
  • Participants will receive a $4,000 summer stipend at the completion of their experience. 
  • Participants will attend workshops sections during the duration of the program.

All applications must be submitted by March 16th 2025 at 11:59pm

Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be announced within two weeks of submission.  

After the interview process, students will be notified for acceptance or denial.

  • Students must submit a Resume/CV
  • Students must submit a 1-2 page personal statement specifically addressing:  
    - What are your current career and/or research interests?  
    - How has previous coursework, research projects or other experiences influenced your interests? 
    - What are your future educational and career goals and how does training as a research fit with your goals? 
    - What are the academic, volunteer or work experiences that have best prepared you for this experience?  

 

Before Submitting Your Application, Meet All The Mentors and Get Acquainted With Their Projects.

Meet The Mentors 2025

Applications for the Summer 2025 SURI Experience are now closed.

Please check back in Spring 2026 for updates on next years application cycle.

Important Dates:
All SURI Participants must be available for the following dates throughout the experience:

  • Opening Event: Monday, June 2nd at 10:00am
  • Mid-Semester Check-In: Thursday, July 10th
  • SURI Expo: Monday, August 11th at 10:00am 

SURI Summer 2025 Workshops & Journal Clubs