Call for The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship 2026 in Bulgaria is open now!!!
The INSAIT Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program is a fully funded, in-person research opportunity for high-achieving undergraduate STEM students worldwide. The Fellowship (SURF) program offers the opportunity to highly motivated undergraduate students from around the world to engage in research activities in the summer under the mentorship of faculty at INSAIT. The program is modeled after the top successful summer research programs at MIT, Caltech, and ETH Zurich.
The program is 8-12 weeks long with the exact duration of the summer project decided between the student and their mentor. In order for students to optimally benefit from the program, They do not allow summer projects to be carried out remotely. Students are expected to be present at the institute in Sofia, Bulgaria for a minimum of 8 (max 12) weeks during the summer.
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Throughout the program, summer students have to deliver:
- Project plan discussed with their mentor. The project plan should be ready at the beginning of the summer program.
- Final report which summarizes your work structured as a conference paper. Very often the aim will be for the final report to be submitted to a suitable conference.
- Final presentation to be given as part of the INSAIT seminar series.
This is the fourth edition of SURF, following the successful launches in 2023, 2024 and 2025. Similarly to the first three cohorts, they expect that all participants will actively contribute to ongoing projects in their groups and have the opportunity to co-author paper submissions to top computer science and AI conferences.
Benefits
- Monthly stipend of EUR 1,500 to cover living expenses
- Fully covered accommodation arranged by INSAIT
- Travel cost support
- Visa application support, where required
Eligibilities
The SURF Program is open to undergraduate students from around the world who meet the following criteria:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s degree program
- Studying in a STEM field such as computer science, mathematics, physics, or engineering
- Minimum GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 or equivalent
- Strong academic performance and motivation for research
Application Process
Applications must be submitted through the official online application platform. Applicants are required to prepare and submit:
- A current CV (in PDF format)
- An unofficial transcript from your university (in PDF format)
- A one-page motivation letter (in PDF format)
- Why you are interested in their summer research program
- General research areas that you are interested in
- Your prior research experience.
Application Deadline: March 8, 2026 (12 Days Remaining)
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