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MSTP- Summer Undergraduate
Research Fellowship (SURF)

About the MSTP-SURF program

MSTP-SURF is an 8-week summer program at UC San Diego designed for motivated undergraduate students from groups that have been shown by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to be underrepresented in health sciences on a national basis and who are interested in seeking future training in a combined M.D./Ph.D. program or an academically oriented career in medicine.

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MSTP-SURF Summer 2025

Interested in joining our research community? Click the button below for more information on how to apply! Program Dates: Sunday, June 22, 2025 - Saturday, August 16, 2025

How to Apply

MSTP-SURF team members

MSTP-SURF Staff, Advocates, and Leadership

We are here to support you.

Our MSTP-SURF team is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive community.

Meet the Team

MSTP-SURF Alumni

SURF students come from a variety of undergraduate institutions and programs. Learn more about recent SURF alumni and the variety of research projects they have participated in. 

Read About SURF Alumni

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about the MSTP-SURF program, email us:

surfmstp@health.ucsd.edu