The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) offers undergraduates conducting research in our department the opportunity to carry out their research with a Chemistry or Biochemistry faculty mentor during the summer. The mentor must agree to supervise the student during the summer and submit them for nomination. *Please note that only those nominated by their faculty mentor and selected through the award nomination process will be asked to complete the application.*

Application Materials:

Application Requirements:

  • Faculty nomination (submitted to the Chair’s Office)
  • Completed application form
  • Short answer question responses
  • Personal statements
  • Unofficial transcript(s)

Applications must be emailed to the Undergraduate Office (cbugrad@ucla.edu).

For more information, please contact the Undergraduate Office (cbugrad@ucla.edu) or stop by our office (Young Hall 3013).