SCHOLARSHIP: Rockefeller University, USA International Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Rockefeller University in New York, USA, welcomes outstanding college students for the Chemers Neustein Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program.
The Rockefeller University Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship is designed to provide qualified, highly motivated college students majoring in the life or physical sciences, an opportunity to experience laboratory research.
About university:
The Rockefeller University is a private biomedical research and graduate-only university in New York City, New York. It focuses primarily on the biological and medical sciences and provides doctoral and postdoctoral education. It is classified as a “Special Focus – Research Institution”.
Scholarship deadline:
February 1, 2026
Scholarship details:
- Host Country: USA
- Study Abroad: Study in USA
- Category: Internships | Training | Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Sponsorship | $6,500 Stipend | Travel Costs | Accommodation
- No IELTS Required
Scholarship eligibility requirements:
To be considered for the Rockefeller University SURF Program, you must:
- Be U.S. citizens or international students from outside the USA.
- Be an undergraduate student.
- Have a strong academic record and a genuine interest in the specified area of research.
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
To apply for the Rockefeller University Summer Undergraduate Program, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the green button below to go to the SURF application page.
- Click the green button below to go to the SURF’s webpage.
- Complete the online application and upload all required documents.
- Completed applications will be reviewed in the order they are received.
- Final decisions will be made by mid-March 2026.
Scholarship Benefits:
The Rockefeller University Summer Undergraduate Program offers the following benefits;
- Chemers Neustein Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program will accept 25 undergraduate students from all over the world.
- The 25 students accepted into the SURF program will receive a stipend of $6,500.00 for the 10-week period of June 1 through August 7, 2026.
- International students are eligible to apply.
- Free housing will be provided for students who cannot commute.
Available Research Areas
- Biochemistry
- Structural Biology and Chemistry
- Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology
- Immunology
- Virology and Microbiology
- Neuroscience
- Physics
- Mathematical Biology
