Summer Undergraduate Research Institute (SURI)
About SURI
The Summer Undergraduate Research Institute (SURI) was founded in Summer 2020 and is proudly housed within the College’s Research Aligned Mentorship (RAM) Program—a campus-wide initiative that supports undergraduate research across nearly all academic disciplines.
Each summer, SURI recruits and supports first- and second-year students to engage in faculty-mentored research experiences. These projects are supervised by Farmingdale State College faculty and often align with interdisciplinary themes or shared research interests.
SURI’s structure is inspired by the National Science Foundation’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) model, providing a cohort-based experience where students explore topics through collaborative, inquiry-driven work.
For many participants, SURI is their first formalized research experience, offering a gateway into the world of academic and applied investigation. The program’s mission is to foster curiosity, confidence, and deeper engagement in research—laying the foundation for continued academic and professional exploration.
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR MENTORS!
SURI Faculty Mentors 2027
Faculty Mentor Applications for SURI 2027 Open on Monday, September 21st, 2026!
To Learn More about Becoming a SURI Mentor or to Apply, visit our Mentor Webpage below:
Important Dates:
All SURI Participants must be available for the following dates throughout the experience:
- Opening Event: Monday, June 7, 2027 at 10:00am
- High School Scholars Join: Monday, July 5th, 2027
- Mid-Semester Check-In: Week of July 12th, 2027
- SURI Field Day Competition: TBA
- SURI Expo: Monday, August 19th, 2027 at 10:00am