Research Program

Mayo Clinic Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

Location

Minnesota, United States

Level of study

Undergraduate

Cycle

2026/2027

Entry ID PR-29199

At a glance

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) at the Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences is a prestigious 10-week program designed for undergraduate students aspiring to careers in biomedical research. Participants engage in hands-on research projects under the mentorship of Mayo Clinic's distinguished faculty, gaining valuable experience in state-of-the-art laboratories.

Who can apply

  • Current undergraduate students who have completed two or three years (rising juniors or seniors) at a U.S. college or university at the time the SURF program begins.
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Serious consideration of a biomedical research career as a Ph.D. or M.D.-Ph.D.
  • International students attending a U.S. college or university as full-time students are eligible to apply.
Read the full eligibility criteria

Contact

Email: mccm@mayo.edu

Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

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