SURGE - Uniandes

Enhance your research skills at Colombia's top private university!

Universidad de los Andes (Uniandes) is ABET-accredited in all of its engineering programs and it is the top-1 institution in Colombia. Work with award-winning faculty members and live in state-of-the art dorms at affordable prices. Bogotá, the capital city, provides a wide range of entertainment that includes close to 50 museums, fine dining, lively nightlife, and nearby nature reserves. Bogotá is one of the largest cities in South America. Read more about summer research opportunities at Uniandes here. You can choose to stay in a safe and comprehensive university housing complex located just minutes from the engineering building.

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Now taking applications for Summer 2026!

Application documents:

  • Cover letter directed to the faculty member hosting the project you are interested in joining
  • Updated Resume

Please contact Dr. Parker to request a nomination to this program. 

SURGE - Caribbean Region 

Blended Intensive Program: Sustainability and Resilience in the Colombian Caribbean, designed for undergraduate and graduate students from national and international universities.

Three cities, one Caribbean: Cartagena, Santa Marta, and Barranquilla become a natural classroom where a sustainable future comes to life. This program integrates a collaborative virtual phase, an immersive on-site phase in Colombia, and a complementary virtual phase focused on prototyping sustainable solutions.

Through active methodologies such as Design Thinking and Project-Based Learning, participants will strengthen intercultural competencies, international teamwork skills, and innovation with territorial impact.

Duration: 9 weeks
Modality: Synchronous and asynchronous classes + On-site (Academic route through Santa Marta, Barranquilla, and Cartagena).

Virtual Phase: June 1 – July 3, 2026 (16 hours)
On-site Phase: July 6 – July 17, 2026
Complementary Virtual Phase: July 27 – October 9, 2026

Target Audience: Senior undergraduate and graduate students with Spanish language proficiency.

Certification: Digital badges

Registration Fee: 785 USD

The fee includes:

  • Accommodation (breakfast included) in the three cities of the academic route

  • Local intercity transportation

  • Refreshments

  • Program enrollment and academic materials

  • Participation in academic and cultural activities during the on-site phase

The fee does not include airfare, international health insurance, or main meals.

Application Requirements:

  • Enrollment in a higher education institution (final years of undergraduate or graduate studies)

  • Spanish language proficiency

  • Availability to participate in all three phases of the program

  • Valid health insurance certificate (for Colombian students) or International Medical Insurance (for international students)

  • Be of legal age

Applications are now open! Application deadline: March 22