Students & Interns

APL SURP Opportunities

The APL SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAM (SURP)

SURP provides undergraduate students the opportunities to experience and conduct research, participate in professional development, build community with young scientists, and learn to navigate a career in maritime and oceanographic science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) fields.

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“Being a SURP intern was my first official internship, but it also felt like one of the best I will ever experience!” – Elizabeth Pawelka, Summer 2023 SURP intern

About SURP

SURP is an APL-UW hosted internship program. SURP internships are awarded to undergraduates who are currently registered at universities, community colleges, and technical schools. Graduating seniors are also eligible to apply. All projects are matched to the student’s level of experience.

Applicants may be studying any STEM field but must have an interest in ocean sciences and other types of research conducted at APL-UW.

Terms of SURP Opportunities

Full-time summer internship
Internship begins in mid-June and ends mid-August
Interns receive a $6,000 stipend
Housing and limited travel expenses are provided

As a SURP intern, you will…

Gain hands-on experience with oceanographic research and technology
Explore different professions in oceanographic science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
Gain valuable experience with research techniques
Learn from and collaborate with expert mentors within the APL-UW
Collaborate with other students across the UW campus as well as other universities

The SURP application window is now closed for Summer 2025.

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