The Summer Undergraduate Research Program at Simmons (SURPASs)
The Summer Undergraduate Research Program at Simmons (SURPASs) is a paid, mentored summer research and creative scholarship experience for undergraduate students across all academic disciplines.
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The SURPASs intensive takes place for six weeks from the end of May to June. Students receive a $3,000 stipend, a budget of up to $1,000, supplies, and room and board on campus. In addition, faculty mentors receive a stipend of $2,000.
SURPASs is made possible by generous gifts from many alumnae/i and friends, including Trustee Regina Pisa and Trustee Pamela Toulopoulos '73, as well as support from the Office of the Provost.
Additional Benefits:
- One-on-one faculty to student mentorship
- Hands-on research experience, such as: acquiring/interpreting data, interviewing subjects, learning new technology, exploring archives, or writing a report
- Strengthen your resume and grad school application
- Develop the skills and confidence to present your work to an audience
Eligibility
Open to full-time, on-the-ground, first year undergraduates, sophomores, and juniors in good academic standing, as well as seniors in a 3+1 or 4+1 program.
How to Apply
Prior to applying, students proactively identify and work with a faculty mentor to design a project proposal for the summer intensive. Interested students are encouraged to approach prospective faculty mentors early in the process (between November/December) to begin planning and preparing their proposal.
A complete submission includes:
- Proposal Narrative
- Budget
- Resume
- Faculty/Scholar Mentoring Plan
Read the attached guidelines for a detailed description of the SURPASs application elements.
Applications for the 2025 SURPASs Program will open in October 2024. Please email [email protected] with questions.