Meghana Malempati was awarded a UNC Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF).
\nThe Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program is one of many programs administered through the OUR, and it is designed to enhance the educational experience of undergraduates by engaging them in research opportunities. We expect to make about 60 individual awards each summer.<\/p>\n
SURF recipients are expected to engage in undergraduate research, scholarship, or performance for at least 9 weeks, with a minimum of 20 hours\/week during the summer, although some projects may require more than the minimum of 20 hours\/week depending on their scope.<\/p>\n
SURF projects must be carried out under the supervision of a UNC-Chapel Hill faculty research advisor. Additional collaboration with a postdoctoral fellow or graduate student mentor is encouraged when relevant to the research project. The typical SURF award is $4,000. Students in certain program areas are eligible to receive additional funding. Please note that the $4,000 is a stipend to help students with living expenses and\/or for any needed travel or supplies if applicable. You are not required to submit a budget for your SURF<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"