SURP — Application for students

/ March 4, 2022/

Deadline: March 31, 2023

Eligibility

Undergraduate students who are attending a Washington NASA Space Grant Consortium affiliate institution, are in good academic standing, and are interested in research in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM fields) are eligible to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens (but do not need to be Washington state residents). As a University of Washington program, SURP has historically focused on providing opportunities for UW students (from any campus), with students from Consortium affiliate schools welcomed as space was available.

For 2023, WA Space Grant is able to nearly double our SURP cohort. Students from all affiliate schools are strongly encouraged to apply for the program — we anticipate having plenty of space for you! If you have any questions about applying, or you wish to schedule an appointment with our student advisor to discuss your resume, please email us at nasa@uw.edu.

Program dates

June 20 – August 18, 2023

Program requirements

• Attendance at the SURP orientation meeting in June (time TBA).
• Responsible adherence to the schedule of work set up between student and research adviser.
• A written project abstract due at the end of the eighth week of the program.
• Respond to requests for research project updates.
• Attendance and participation in a weekly two-hour seminar meeting.
• A 10-minute presentation to seminar participants on the student’s research.
• An “action photo” of the student researcher working on their project.
• A research poster summarizing the student’s project, due upon completion of the program.

SURP students will display their posters at the annual Space Grant poster session and will apply for acceptance to the campus-wide Undergraduate Research Symposium the following spring. The action photo may be used in any of the following (although the student may, of course, opt out): Slide shows on the WA Space Grant / UW Aeronautics & Astronautics television monitors, WA Space Grant (or the student’s home department) social media, or WA Space Grant promotional flyers.

Application

The following materials complete the application process:

• A completed SURP application form — due March 31, 2022
• A current, unofficial copy of your transcripts
• A brief resume outlining your skills and relevant activities

Questions should be directed to: nasa@uw.edu.

Application form

Your information

First name *

Middle name

Last name *

Preferred name

Pronouns

Email *

Email

Confirm Email

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingState

Zip Code

Phone *

Are you a citizen of the U.S.? *

• No (I have a permanent resident "green card," am on a visa, &c.)
• Yes (I have a U.S. birth certificate or passport)
• Not yet (I have applied for and expect to receive citizenship prior to enrolling for summer quarter 2023)

Please note: Space Grant awards are available only to U.S. citizens. You are not eligible if you have permanent residence ("green card") status or if you are on a visa.

Your institution *Bellevue CollegeCentral Washington UniversityEverett Community CollegeHeritage UniversityNorth Seattle CollegePeninsula CollegePierce College -- Fort SteilacoomSeattle Central CollegeUniversity of Puget SoundUniversity of WashingtonUniversity of Washington, BothellUniversity of Washington, TacomaWashington State UniversityWestern Washington UniversityWhitworth University

Your UW NetID *

Your NetID -- *not* your student number.

Do you receive financial aid during the academic year? *

• Yes
• No

This does not affect your candidacy or eligibility for SURP.

Are you open to working... *

• In-person
• Hybrid
• Remote

Please select all that apply.

Hours you're open to working.... *

• Full-time (up to 40 hrs/week)
• Part-time (up to 20 hrs/week)

Please select all that apply.

Academic information

Area of interest refers to areas you are interested in studying in science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics.

Current GPA *

When did you enter your college/university? *

Anticipated graduation *

Area of interest *

Essay -- Your research interest *

Please write about the research area that interests you and the goals you hope to obtain through student research (200-500 words).

Summary -- Your skills in this research area *

Please briefly (in 50 words or less) summarize your skills and/or aptitude in the research area that interests you.

Summary -- Your computer and lab skills *

Please describe your computer and lab skills, including any computer languages and types of computer systems with which you are familiar.

Faculty mentor

Have you already arranged to work witha faculty member through SURP?

Do you have a SURP faculty mentor already? *

• Yes
• No

Faculty mentor's name *

Faculty mentor's UW NetID *

Faculty mentor's department *

Resume and additional materials

Please provide a current, unofficial copy of your transcript and a brief resume outlining your skills and relevant activities.

Unofficial transcript *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Your resume *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Your resume should outline your skills, work experiences, and relevant activities.

Supplemental information

This information gives us a better idea about who is applying for our programs and how our applicants find out about Space Grant. Previous NASA experience is not a factor in awarding Space Grant scholarships and internships.

Previous SURP *

• Yes
• No

Have you participated in the Space Grant Summer Undergraduate Research Program previously?

What year(s) did you do SURP? *

Undergraduate Research Symposium *

• Yes
• No

Have you participated in the Undergraduate Research Symposium?

What year(s)? *

Current research with faculty? *

• Yes
• No

Are you currently doing research with a faculty member?

Faculty member's name *

Faculty member's department *

How did you hear about SURP? *

• I've done SURP before
• Another SURP student
• UW faculty member
• UW staff member
• A UW listserv
• A faculty/staff member at my college

Student's name

This question is completely optional, but we'd love to know who referred you to our research program!

Faculty member's name

This question is completely optional, but we'd love to know who referred you to our research program!

Staff member's name

This question is completely optional, but we'd love to know who referred you to our research program!

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