Last Call for SURI and IGNITE Applications

Sent on behalf of the RAM Program

To the Campus Community:

Applications are still open for the IGNITE Symposium and Summer Undergraduate Research Institute (SURI).

• IGNITE Symposium – The application deadline has been extended to March 8.
• SURI – Applications are open until March 8.

2026 IGNITE Symposium
Farmingdale State College is committed to engaging students in undergraduate research, applied learning, and civic engagement. We welcome and encourage participation in this year's IGNITE Symposium, taking place on April 3, 2026. All FSC undergraduate and graduate students are invited to submit abstracts for posters and/or oral presentations to be presented at FSC’s campus-wide IGNITE Symposium.

This prestigious opportunity will allow students to showcase the following:

• Research: Examples include faculty-led research, senior projects, course-related research, summer research experiences, etc.
• Applied Learning: Examples include internship experiences, study-abroad programs, co-curricular activities, etc.
• Civic Engagement: Examples include volunteer projects, service-learning courses, community service, etc.
• Creativity: Examples include visual communication projects, graphic design works, artwork, and any short form written work.

Submit your 2026 IGNITE application here.

SURI at Farmingdale State College
SURI at FSC is a summer-long, immersive research experience, typically 8 to 12 weeks, designed for Farmingdale first- and second-year students, as well as high school juniors and seniors who are ready to explore hands-on, real-world research.

SURI offers structured, faculty-guided research and applied learning opportunities that help you:

• Build strong academic and technical skills.
• Discover and shape your professional identity.
• Gain experience that prepares you for advanced study, internships, and future careers.
• Receive a $4,000 stipend for your summer participation.

Each summer, SURI scholars are matched with faculty-mentored projects across nearly every discipline at Farmingdale. Students may join a lab, design a creative project, collect and analyze data, build technical prototypes, work with community partners, or engage in scholarly inquiry, depending on the project you select.
Submit your SURI application here.