NIST Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) 2027
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Paid summer research placement for undergraduates in STEM fields at NIST laboratories, starting June 2027, with applications through USAJOBS vacancy announcements. Closing dates differ by announcement; confirm the deadline on the official site.
Posted 24 Oct 2026.
Always confirm the deadline and eligibility on the official page before applying.
Eligibility
Undergraduate STEM students; check the USAJOBS announcements for citizenship and enrolment requirements, which may limit international applicants.
How to apply
- Check who can apply: semester, degree, CGPA and whether the internship is paid, unpaid, on-site or remote.
- Send a one-page CV that lists your best project first, with what you built, the tools you used and a result.
- Write a short, specific email or cover note: who you are, which internship, why that team, and when you are available.
- Apply early; many internships close once they have enough applicants, before the stated deadline.
- If you have heard nothing in a week or two, send one polite follow-up email.
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