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Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships in Food Science for Underrepresented Populations

» Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships in Food Science for Underrepresented Populations (SURRFS-UP)

Our Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Food Science for Underrepresented Populations (SURRFS-UP) is a paid summer program that offers students an intensive food science research experience.

  • The program runs for 8 weeks between June-August
  • Open to first-generation students and students from underrepresented populations in STEM
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • $4800 stipend and free on-campus housing for the duration of the program
  • You'll develop your leadership and critical thinking skills, gain hands-on research experience, and learn about career opportunities in food science

Application deadline: February 14, 2025


This work is supported by the Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates Program (Grant No. 2024-67037-42690 / Project Accession No. 1032275), from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

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Associate Professor Rosalee Hellberg.

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Rosalee Hellberg, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Associate Director, Food Science