This program provides a unique opportunity for qualified undergraduate students to conduct research at SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s campus. This opportunity will provide innovative hands-on experience to work closely with our world-class faculty. The program will last 10 weeks from Tuesday, May 26 to Friday, July 31, 2026. At the conclusion of the SURP, all students will present their research to SUNY Poly’s faculty, students, staff, and representatives of its industrial partners at the poster session SURP-Funded. Students would be paid to do research at minimum wage ($16/hr) for 40- hrs/week. Funds are limited; therefore,faculty will need to apply for these positions. Projects will be selected for funding by the SURP Team and the SUNY Poly Institute (SPI) deans based on: Student interest, research description, and mentoring plans. Although the SURP team will not advertise the positions outside of SPI, it is possible for non-SPI students to be funded by this program. Faculty-Grant Funded SURP. Students are paid from faculty grants. Not counting indirect costs, the cost to faculty would be approximately $6572 for in-state SPI students. Research for Credit. Students can conduct summer research for credit with the faculty mentor listed as the instructor. If a student is not a SUNY Poly student, they would take the credits on a non-matriculated basis. The deadline for submitting applications to the 2026 SURP program is Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Awardees will be notified via email on or about March 31. The duration of the SURP is 10 weeks beginning on Tuesday, May 26 to Friday, July 31, 2026. Students must commit to the entire 10 week duration; absences will be excused for illness and family emergency only.
