OpenFieldColumbia Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) in Biological Sciences
Ten-week immersive summer research experience in Morningside Heights conducting mentored hands-on experiments in genetics, neurobiology, or structural biology.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Undergraduate student currently enrolled in biology, biochemistry, or biophysics with 3.3+ GPA.
- English language proficiency
- English language proficiency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated passion for fundamental biological laboratory research.
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from science professors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Living stipend of USD $5,000 plus complimentary Columbia University on-campus housing in Manhattan for 10 weeks
- Application fee
- No application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- No tuition charges; fully funded summer fellowship.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027 (Annual summer application deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Columbia University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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