The Janelia Summer Undergraduate Research Program (J-SURP) is a 10-week paid summer program for science-loving Scholars who want to participate in cutting-edge research.
Janelia undergraduate students are dedicated future scientists, engineers, computational scientists, physician scientists, and mathematicians who are interested in exploring:
- Behavioral & Systems Neuroscience
- Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience
- Cell & Tissue Biology
- Physiology
- Evolution & Genetics
- Computer Vision and Machine Learning
- Instrumentation & Computational Tool Development
- Neuronal Cell Biology
- Optical Physics & Imaging
- Structural Biology & Biochemistry
- Theory & Computational Neuroscience
This program provides an outstanding research experience and opportunities to discuss and present scientific work in a supportive and inclusive environment. Students will receive a stipend of $6,000 for the 10-week period and a travel fellowship to a national meeting to present their summer research project.
In addition to the stipend, the program separately also covers living expenses, such as housing, food, and travel to and from Janelia. Come stay on our beautiful campus, enjoy opportunities to network with colleagues at all career levels, and form lifelong scientific collaborations and friendships.
Application Details
Applications for the 2025 J-SURP program are closed.
Program Administration
