National Institutes of Standards and Technology Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Details the application and selection process for the NIST High School Internship Program (SHIP), including timelines, required documents, and how to apply.

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DeadlineJanuary 26, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET

Award amountHousing allowance up to $4,500

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) | NIST

NIST's Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) offers STEM research experience for undergraduates. Applications for 2027 are expected to open in mid-October.

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Award amount

$7,810 for the 11-week summer stipend ($710 per week)

Eligibility

U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident; Full-time undergraduate student in an accredited two-year or four-year college in the U.S.; First-year undergraduates and graduating seniors are eligible

Requirements

Pass a background check; Provide proof of health insurance; Receive payments by direct deposit; Be at least 18 years old

Application materials

All documents required and must be submitted for consideration.; Submit documents as PDF files if possible.

How to apply

Apply through USAJobs.

Important dates

2026 SURF vacancy announcements are closed.; Offers for SURF 2026 will be emailed March 6 - 27.; Applications for SURF 2027 are expected to open in mid-October.; Main 11-week program: May 27 - Aug 7; 9-week program: June 8 - Aug 7; Offset 11-week program: June 8 - Aug 21

Contact

surf@nist.gov

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