ASPET SURF Application

Please thoroughly complete the following Summer 2026 SURF Application to help us understand your background, interests and goals.

Fully complete online application with all sections filled out, which includes the following:

• Biography (please complete all questions in this section) 
• Personal statement that addresses the following points: 
  • Summarize your educational trajectory, highlighting experiences, challenges and/or barriers which may have contributed and/or affected your success. 
  • Describe experiences/circumstances supporting interest in scientific research 
  • Describe any relevant research experience that you may have (e.g., labs, workshops, tutorials, courses, internship)  
  • Describe how the summer research experience could contribute to your career goals   
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) may address the following areas of your professional development as applicable:
  • Name/Address / Affiliation
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Research Experience
  • Community Leadership and Involvement
  • Skills and Interests
  • Other Information  
• Academic Transcripts (unofficial copy accepted). 
• Two letters of recommendation supporting your application to the Summer 2026 ASPET SURF program. These should preferably come from research advisors, professors or supervisors. 
  • At the end of this application form, you will be asked to enter the recommenders contact information.
  • The recommender will receive a confirmation email of successful submission where they can upload the letter in a separate form.

We look forward to reviewing your application! Please Submit your Summer 2026 ASPET SURF Application by Friday, Jan. 20, 2026.  

If you have any questions, please email the SURF director at mdubo@buffalo.edu.