SURF Applications
SURF Application Instructions
Before filling out this form:
Please read all of the following instructions before beginning your application.
To create an application, scroll down to Begin Your Application and enter your university email (ending in .edu) and a unique password. Be sure to choose a password that you will remember. Once you begin the application process, you will be able to save your application and complete it later by logging in with your email and password.
When you click 'Save and Continue', your application will be saved. Any incomplete required fields will be highlighted. If all required fields are complete, you will receive an email containing details on how to access the application at a later point. You can use these access details to continue working on the application until submitted.
You will also find a 'Review Application' option, allowing you to preview a printable version of the application. On the Review Application page, you can either further edit the application ('Edit Application' button) or click the 'Confirm Submit' button. Clicking on 'Confirm Submit' will officially submit your application for consideration in the program. Once submitted, you will not be able to make changes to your application, except for your project choices. However, you will still have the ability to view and print it. If you wish to modify your project choices, you can do so until Apr 15, 2026 .
When the final submission is complete, the following emails will be sent:
- A message to you with the URL for your application
- A message to the Engineering Undergraduate Research Office indicating your submission
To complete the application process, you'll need to submit a CV and your unofficial university transcript. Your unofficial transcript should include all grades and coursework through the current session. Purdue students can order a transcript online through MyPurdue.
Non-Purdue students should contact their student services office to obtain a transcript. If an online order system is not available, request the transcript be emailed directly to the Engineering Undergraduate Research Office (eur@purdue.edu) before the application deadline.
Non-Purdue students will also need a letter of recommendation from a professor or professional with whom they have worked. When you submit your application you will receive an email containing a link to an upload form. Give that link to the recommender; they should upload their letter using that form.
The SURF program is very competitive. Qualified applicants should take the application process seriously by fully answering all questions and providing all required documents by the deadline.