The annual Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) in Astronomy & Astrophysics at the University of Toronto is a unique opportunity for undergraduate students in astronomy, physics or engineering to prepare for a career in scientific research.
The program typically runs from May to August. Throughout the program students have the opportunity to:
- Experience what a career in research is like by independently conducting a project related to on-going astronomical research at U of T
- Collaborate with U of T astronomers
- Improve their research writing and communication skills
- Learn about research being conducted at U of T
- Participate in U of T public outreach activities
Students work with astronomers from the Dunlap Institute or the David A Dunlap Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics (DADDAA) depending on their research interest, choice of research project, or supervisor.
SURP offers students an opportunity to work at the leading center for astronomical research in Canada, at the leading research university in the country.
SURP is open to students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents. If you are not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and would like to apply, you must:
- be a full-time student at the University of Toronto; or
- be a full-time student in a Canadian university and have an off-campus work permit; or
- have a work permit allowing you to work with the University of Toronto
You can apply if you have participated in the U of T Astronomy & Astrophysics SURP in previous years.
If you have any further questions, email the SURP committee at surp@astro.utoronto.ca
Deadline:
Applications received on or before Friday January 31, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST (8:59 p.m. PST) will receive full consideration. Please note that applications submitted later than January 31st will be accepted on a rolling basis via email until all positions are filled.
How to Apply:
- Follow the steps outlined on the application form.