SURF Applications

SURF applications must be received by November 1 at the Arkansas Department of Higher Education, 114 East Capitol, Little Rock AR 72201.

The Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program is designed to allow undergraduate students to conduct in-depth research projects in their specific fields of study with the assistance of faculty mentors. To be eligible to apply for these funds, students must have a minimum GPA of 3.25, 30 or more hours of credit toward his/her degree at the time of funding, and the support of a faculty mentor. The student must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien.

Eligible Projects

All types of undergraduate research are eligible for support, and all academic disciplines are encouraged to apply. In addition to the usual science, engineering and mathematics projects, this program will support, for example, a philosophy major who is preparing a paper in the area of bioethics, or an art major who wants to sculpt a major project. Funds are provided for students to travel to conferences to present their accomplishments.

REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION

• SURF cover page (signed by mentor)
• Mentor form and mentor's vita (2 page maximum)
• Student form and student vita
• Current transcript and listing of current semester classes
• One page summary of proposed research
• Description of proposed research (maximum of 5 pages, doubled spaced)
• Budget and budget justification forms
• Letter of support from mentor
• Two letters of recommendation from faculty members
• Original application and one copy

Application Preparation Assistance: If you require technical assistance with preparation of your application, please contact Lillian Williams at 501-371-2038.