Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) - Engaged Research

Overview

The Carolina Center for Public Service, in partnership with the Office of Undergraduate Research, awards up to three summer fellowships of $3,000 each to support engaged research, which encourages reciprocal and mutually beneficial partnerships between the university and the community. Projects that focus on public policy, education, health or economic development, and that have the ability to impact North Carolina are given preference.

Application Instructions

The application deadline is Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 4 pm. All parts of the application must be submitted to the Office for Undergraduate Research at 220 Graham Memorial.

To be considered for the CCPS SURF, check the box on the online SURF application under Project Information that indicates your interest in public service research.

For specific information on the SURF requirements, application instructions, selection process and criteria, and an online application, please see the SURF Program page at the Office for Undergraduate Research.

If you have questions, please contact Elaine Tola at 843-7568.

Additional Information

In addition to project completion and requirements from OUR, CCPS SURF Fellows will be asked to meet the following requirements: submit a final summary report, and attend the Center’s annual awards luncheon and a culminating celebration event.

The Carolina Center for Public Service strengthens the University's public service commitment by promoting scholarship and service that are responsive to the concerns of the state and contribute to the common good.

Carolina Connects

A Community Engaged University” recognized by the
 Carnegie Foundation

CCPS is a unit of the Office of Vice Chancellor
for Public Service and Engagement.