Shenoy Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Neuroscience (SURFiN)

About this opportunity

The Shenoy Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Neuroscience (SURFiN) program aims to spark and sustain interest in neuroscience among undergraduate students who have not had access to research training opportunities. SURFiN provides funds for paid, in-person undergraduate research assistantships during the academic year to students living near Simons Foundation-supported laboratories in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Fellows gain hands-on, in-person research experience with direct mentorship from early-career scientists such as graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. This program is specifically designed for students currently enrolled in a bachelor's or associate's degree program who have not had access to research training opportunities. Fellows participate in career development activities, including a virtual coding boot camp and a scientific symposium in New York City in spring 2027. The program is named in honor of neuroscientist Krishna Shenoy.

9 - 10 mo

Renewable (2yr)

Approximately 3 months (April deadline, July notification)

research neuroscience brain research computational neuroscience autism research plasticity ecological neuroscience neural circuits brain aging

Who can apply

Applicant Types

individual

Project Locations

🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada

Region

United States, Canada, Europe

Age Range

18 - 151 years old

Priority Groups

first_generation

How to apply

Interview required

Stages

1 two_stage

Required documents

cv · transcripts · letters_of_recommendation

Review process

Applications are reviewed by Simons Foundation staff and an expert review committee. Reviewers assess criteria related to access to research opportunities and potential to engage in, benefit from and leverage the SURFiN experience. Finalists are selected for interviews with potential mentors and PIs. Final mentor-fellow pairings are made based on post-interview feedback.

Additional benefits

mentorship
training
travel_support
networking

Restrictions

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Post-award obligations

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