SURF/REU Admission Guidelines

SURF intern Adrian Gonzalez shows his poster to his mentor, professor Courtney Miller, Ph.D.
SURF intern Adrian Gonzalez shows his poster to his mentor, professor Courtney Miller, Ph.D.

Please submit the materials listed below by February 15 by 11:59 pm EST.   Incomplete applications will not be considered for admission. Early submission is highly encouraged.

Application components:

  1. Complete the online application form
  2. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges or universities attended.
  3. A two-page personal statement addressing the following topics: areas of scientific research that most interests you; what you hope to gain from your research internship at UF Scripps, names of any UF Scripps Biomedical Research faculty in your area of interest; prior research experience (not required). 
  4. Two letters of recommendation from faculty who can assess your research potential. See application for instructions on how to submit recommendations.
  5. Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)

If you have questions regarding your application, please email us to albarranzecklerr@ufl.edu.