Stanford Summer Research Programs
Biosciences
The Stanford Summer Research Program in Biomedical Sciences (SSRP)
The Stanford Summer Research Program in Biomedical Sciences is a fully-funded, eight-week, residential internship program. It offers undergraduates from across the country who want to prepare for and enter PhD programs in the biomedical sciences a unique opportunity for advanced research experience within a world-class university. This internship program combines a rigorous research opportunity with comprehensive mentoring. Application deadline: February 1.
Amgen Scholars Program
The Amgen Scholars Program provides undergraduate students interested in a PhD or MD/PhD with an opportunity to engage in a fully-funded, hands-on research experience at some of the nation’s leading educational institutions for eight to twelve weeks during the summer. Stanford is one of ten Amgen Scholars Program universities offering such opportunities.
Humanities and Social Sciences
The School of Humanities and Sciences coordinates three summer programs:
- Stanford-CUNY Summer Research Institute for the Humanities
- Cal-Bridge Summer Program for physics and astronomy
To learn more about these programs, please visit this H&S webpage.
Natural Sciences and Engineering
Summer Undergraduate Research in Geoscience and Engineering (SURGE)
SURGE is a program for undergraduate students who are new to research and want to explore the field of sustainability in a community that celebrates inclusion. SURGE is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability. The program culminates with a research symposium on August 14, 2026, where scholars present their summer projects to the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability community.
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) in Engineering
Dedicated to broadening access to high-impact research experiences, SURF Bay Area is designed to demystify the graduate admissions process and give fellows a real feel for what it means to conduct research at the graduate level. SURF Fellows join a vibrant cohort representing a range of engineering disciplines for the opportunity to learn how to effectively navigate research and prepare for a holistic graduate experience. In addition to research, SURF Fellows also participate in a robust graduate school preparation program, community-building activities, mentorship partnerships, and a research symposium.
Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC) Undergraduate Internships
This program offers twenty students an eight-week paid internship at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC) in Menlo Park, California. Students work with a scientist or engineer on a project related to the laboratory's research program. Students also participate in a program of scientific lectures and tours of the local Silicon Valley high-tech industry. Free housing on Stanford's campus, transportation, and a stipend are offered to selected students.
Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) Program
The SULI Program is sponsored by the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science's Office of Workplace Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS).
Other Exciting Research Opportunities
Besides Stanford's undergraduate research programs, there are many other opportunities you can consider.