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Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program - Gaithersburg, MD (STEM and Related Fields)
National Institute of Standards and Technology · Department of Commerce
- Location
- Gaithersburg, MD
- Pay
- $6,390 – $7,810
- Type
- SURF is a full-time appointment. Main program: June 2 to Aug 13, 2027. Appts to accommodate various academic schedules are available: 9-weeks, June 14-Aug 13; 11-weeks, June 14-Aug 27. Participants are guest researchers and not federal employees.
- Dates
- Posted Oct 16 · Closes Jan 26, 2027
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- This kind of job
A U.S. federal government job. You apply on USAJOBS with a federal résumé; it has a closing date and pay follows fixed scales (GS or others).
- Benefits mentioned
- Paid time off
- Documents usually requested
- Federal résumé (with hours per week and dates for each job)
- Academic transcript, if the position requires education
- DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
- SF-50 if you are a current federal employee
- Photo ID and Social Security card or work authorization (Form I-9)
- In our catalog
Posted 22 days ago.
About the job
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeks undergraduate students for the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program. This vacancy announcement is for in-person fellowships in Gaithersburg, MD. An additional vacancy announcement is open for in-person fellowships in Boulder, CO (vacancy #SURF-2027-0002). Applicants may apply to both vacancies and use the same documents for all applications. Learn more at https://www.nist.gov/surf.
Qualifications
We are looking for students interested in gaining valuable, hands-on experience working with cutting-edge technology in one of the world's leading research organizations. Additional preference will be given to students who possess the following qualities: Strong computer and laboratory skills A high level of motivation and a positive inquisitive workplace demeanor Interest in conducting technical research in a federal laboratory in Gaithersburg, MD Interest in pursuing a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) graduate degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) Ability to commit to eleven (11) continuous weeks, or a minimum of nine (9) full weeks (Monday through Friday) during the summer; due to the short length of the program, students are not eligible for paid time off.
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