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CUNY Summer Undergraduate Research Program (CSURP)

A ten-week summer program at the Advanced Science Research Center offering hands-on research experience in various scientific disciplines.

Research Internship

The CUNY Summer Undergraduate Research Program (CSURP) is a ten-week summer initiative offering participants a hands-on research experience. It is open to undergraduate students interested in five core research areas: environmental science, nanoscience, neuroscience, photonics, and structural biology. Beyond immersive research within the ASRC laboratories, CSURP provides students with limited free housing, Metrocards for transportation, and a structured programming schedule. This programming encompasses research seminars, presentations focused on career development, a communications workshop to enhance scientific communication skills, and an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the American Museum of Natural History. The program culminates in a formal poster session where all CSURP participants showcase their research findings to faculty and research staff at the Advanced Science Research Center.

Program

Organizer: The City University of New York
Host: Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center
Timeframe: Summer
Duration: 70 days
Locations: North America, United States, New York City
Study Areas: Life Sciences & Biology, Medical & Health Sciences, Natural Sciences
Specific Fields: Chemistry, Climate & Atmospheric Sciences, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Molecular & Cellular Biology, Neuroscience & Mental Health, Physics

Application

Criteria: Applicants must be CUNY undergraduates completing their sophomore or junior year, or CUNY Community College students with at least 30 credits at the time of application. The program is also open to students enrolled at universities and colleges in the states of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Candidates must be interested in one of the five key research areas: environmental science, nanoscience, neuroscience, photonics, and structural biology.
Target Degree: Bachelor

Costs & Contact

Stipend: Limited free housing and metrocards are offered, along with programming.
Contact: Advanced Science Research Center (212.413.3300)
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