Shenoy Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Neuroscience (SURFiN)

The goal of the Shenoy Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Neuroscience (SURFiN) Program is to spark and sustain interest in neuroscience among undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds underrepresented in neuroscience research. Prior laboratory experience is not required.

SURFiN fellows complete an in-person, paid undergraduate research assistantship in Simons Foundation-supported neuroscience laboratories during the 2023–2024 academic year. Fellows and mentors participate in virtual and in-person community-building activities, and travel to attend a Spring 2024 research symposium at the Simons Foundation in New York City.

Maximum Budget

$7,500 salary support/stipend and $2,000 resource stipend One (1) academic year

Important Dates
  • Undergraduate Student Application (LOI) Opens in SAM
  • SAM Webinar
  • SURFiN Informational Session
  • Undergraduate Student Application (LOI) Deadline
  • Mentor and Fellow Interviews Begin: June 12, 2023 – June 23, 2023
  • Fellows Notified of Lab Placement
  • Deadline for Fellows to Accept
  • Mentors Notified of Match & Full Application Opens in SAM
  • Full Application Deadline
  • Start Date
Maximum Budget

$7,500 salary support/stipend and $2,000 resource stipend One (1) academic year

Important Dates
  • Undergraduate Student Application (LOI) Opens in SAM
  • SAM Webinar
  • SURFiN Informational Session
  • Undergraduate Student Application (LOI) Deadline
  • Mentor and Fellow Interviews Begin: June 12, 2023 – June 23, 2023
  • Fellows Notified of Lab Placement
  • Deadline for Fellows to Accept
  • Mentors Notified of Match & Full Application Opens in SAM
  • Full Application Deadline
  • Start Date
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Maximum Budget

$7,500 salary support/stipend and $2,000 resource stipend One (1) academic year

Important Dates
  • Undergraduate Student Application (LOI) Opens in SAM
  • SAM Webinar
  • SURFiN Informational Session
  • Undergraduate Student Application (LOI) Deadline
  • Mentor and Fellow Interviews Begin: June 12, 2023 – June 23, 2023
  • Fellows Notified of Lab Placement
  • Deadline for Fellows to Accept
  • Mentors Notified of Match & Full Application Opens in SAM
  • Full Application Deadline
  • Start Date
Read More
Maximum Budget

$7,500 salary support/stipend and $2,000 resource stipend One (1) academic year

Important Dates
  • Undergraduate Student Application (LOI) Opens in SAM
  • SAM Webinar
  • SURFiN Informational Session
  • Undergraduate Student Application (LOI) Deadline
  • Mentor and Fellow Interviews Begin: June 12, 2023 – June 23, 2023
  • Fellows Notified of Lab Placement
  • Deadline for Fellows to Accept
  • Mentors Notified of Match & Full Application Opens in SAM
  • Full Application Deadline
  • Start Date
Read More
Maximum Budget

$7,500 salary support/stipend and $2,000 resource stipend One (1) academic year

Important Dates
  • Undergraduate Student Application (LOI) Opens in SAM
  • SAM Webinar
  • SURFiN Informational Session
  • Undergraduate Student Application (LOI) Deadline
  • Mentor and Fellow Interviews Begin: June 12, 2023 – June 23, 2023
  • Fellows Notified of Lab Placement
  • Deadline for Fellows to Accept
  • Mentors Notified of Match & Full Application Opens in SAM
  • Full Application Deadline
  • Start Date
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