Summer University Recognition Fellowship (SURF)

The SURF Grant provides funds to PhD, MA, and MFA students over the summer to support their studies. The grant can be used for things such as ongoing writing and editing over the summer, travel to destination(s) necessary for research, institution research fees, photocopying charges, professional development, etc. Students do not have to be writing a thesis or dissertation to receive this award.

Criteria:

This scholarship is open to qualified CU Boulder applicants and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, political philosophy, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression in accordance with state, federal, and Regent law.

Award
Up to $1,500
Schools, Colleges, Departments
College of Arts & Sciences
Deadline
01/15/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Submit a current CV.
  2. Submit a detailed explanation of the importance of this grant for your dissertation/ thesis research.