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The
Fellowship will include a $4,000 stipend, and travel and housing allowances.
Applications should be submitted by the school's academic departments.
There are SURF
programs in every laboratory of NIST. Check out their web pages as well!
Please list your first, second, and third choice of the seven laboratories.
Your application will be considered by all seven.
Student Eligibility
Criteria
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- Must be enrolled as an undergraduate at a
U.S.
university or college with a scientific major.
- Intend to pursue a graduate degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in engineering, physical science, or information technology.
- GPA of 3.0/4.0, or better.
- Must be a
U. S.
citizen or permanent resident.
- Two letters of recommendation into the program by physics, chemistry or engineering professors/department chairs, student transcript, and letter of intent/personal statement.
Plan of Operation
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SURFers work directly
with NIST Research Advisors.
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SURFers participate
in weekly seminar program, during which Fellows and Advisors present their
research projects; SURFers also participate in extramural group activities
intended to enrich the fellowship experience.
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Fellows are encouraged
to present their research results at National Meetings.
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SURFers are encouraged,
but not required to pursue their Ph.D. through NIST collaborative programs
with local universities.
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Research advisors
will be encouraged to visit the host colleges to discuss NIST research.
Download an
application and information
packet then print out the required forms or call Anita Sweigert at
(301)975-4200, email: anita.sweigert@nist.gov.
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