Curious, creative, and ready for a summer challenge? King’s College is excited to announce the College-wide Call for Proposals for the 2027 Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP).
This program offers a unique opportunity for students to dive deep into a research project with a faculty mentor, build their professional portfolios, and share their academic work with the campus community.
Program Highlights & Support:
- Awards Available: Up to seven SURP grants will be awarded this cycle (including two dedicated to ethics-focused projects and one reserved for the Earth Conservancy Scholarship).
- Stipends: $2,800 for the student researcher and $1,200 for the faculty mentor.
- Academic Credit: Students may earn up to 6 credits with no tuition charge.
- Logistics: Free on-campus housing is available from June 1–July 30, 2027 (as capacity permits), and the College provides support for the student and mentor to present at a suitable external venue.
How to Apply (The Team Approach):
Students do not apply alone! Interested students should identify a topic from a class or lab, approach a faculty member they would like to work with, and collaborate to shape a proposal.
- Commitment: Projects should be substantial, requiring ~25 hours/week of student effort and ≥5 hours/week of active faculty mentoring.
- Submission: The faculty mentor must submit a single combined PDF application (along with the Word Application Form) to ismailhaltas@kings.edu.
Key Dates:
Applications Due: December 1, 2026 (5:00 PM)
Notifications: February 1, 2027
Full details regarding eligibility, expectations, and evaluation criteria are available in the SURP 2027 program document distributed via email. Do not miss this opportunity to contribute to the vibrant academic culture of our campus!
Questions? For more information about the SURP program, please contact:
Ismail Haltas
Director of Undergraduate Research
ismailhaltas@kings.edu
