About Us
The Summer Undergraduate International Research Program (SUIRP) provides University of Florida undergraduate researchers with a life-changing opportunity to conduct research at a foreign institution.
Eligibility
- Minimum 1 year of UF research experience
- Must have a valid passport
*Passports can take up to 2 months to receive - Must not be graduating before December of the calendar year
- Must be minimum of 8 weeks
How to Apply
- Students must complete all the parts of the application through qualtrics and submit the form by the due date.
Application Requirements
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Two page maximum, with 11 or 12pt font, 1″ margins. Your CV should emphasize your previous research experience, any international experience, academic background (including publications and awards). - Statement of Proposed Research Project
Your statement should be 2-3 pages, with 11-12pt font, 1″ margins. Your statement should define the goals and objectives of the proposed research project and the description of the work to be accomplished during the period abroad. - Projected Budget
Cannot exceed $5000, including $457 in fees - Letter of Support from Foreign Research Institution
This letter should confirm that the institution agrees to host the UF student. The letters can be addressed to the ISP Review Committee and should be included in your application package. - Letter of Support from Faculty Research Mentor
The letter should affirm the student’s strengths as an undergraduate researcher and show support for the candidate to engage fully in the program and fulfill the required program responsibilities
Program Requirements
- Register with the International Center
- Enroll in a one credit course (determined after selection)
- Attend the pre-trip orientation
- Attend weekly group zoom calls during trip
- Attend post-trip debrief meeting
- Present your work at the Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium
Each SUIRP Scholar is required to make a presentation at the University of Florida Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium by presenting a poster, an original creative work, or their e-portfolio.
DATES AND DEADLINES
Please review the dates and deadlines below.Please feel free to reach out to CUR at cur@aa.ufl.edu if you have any questions.
E-Portfolio Requirements
Every student is required to keep a weekly research log. This log would be updated at the end of every week and would highlight the accomplishments and activities conducted.
Each student is required to have a reflection journal. Questions will be posed to the students weekly and the students are required to reflect on their experience abroad in this section.
Students are required to document not only their research but also their cultural experiences from the trip.
2025 SUIRP Students
Tosamaganga Regional Referral Hospital Kathleen GlassIringa, Tanzania
Tosamaganga Regional Referral Hospital Sarah GarfieldEdinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh Napier University Soma ElefántiMangilao, Guam
University of Guam Marine Laboratory Jacob VoginOrellana, Ecuador
Universidad San Francisco de Quito Giovanna Avellar FigueredoParana, Brazil
Federal University of Parana Grace BaneCambridge, U.K.
The University of Cambridge
2024 SUIRP Students
Tosamaganga District Hospital Owen McCoolEcuador
Tiputini Biodiversity Station, operated by the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) and located in the Yasuní Biosphere Reserve Ana Mata-AcostaSpain
University of Alcalá Alyssa CabreraEcuador
Tiputini Biodiversity Station, operated by the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) and located in the Yasuní Biosphere Reserve Lucas AveryNew Zealand
Plant and Food Research Madeline McCoyMadagascar
Mad Dog Initiative Reseach Station within Analamazaotra Forest Station, Andasibe, Madagascar Danielle DichosoBelgium
The Institute of Orthopaedic Research and Training (IORT) of
KU Leuven (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven) and its affiliated hospital, UZ Leuven (Universitair Ziekenhuis Leuven) Amilqar KaramCanada
McGill University Sean ClarkScotland
University of Glasgow
Makenna MyrickGhana
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), in partnership with Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
2023 SUIRP Students
Universidad CEU San Pablo Jacob RomanTanzania
Ocean Road Cancer Institute and Tosamaganga District Hospital Emma HanleyTanzania
Ocean Road Cancer Institute and Tosamaganga District Hospital Mahir RahmanPeru
Universidad Nacional de Trujillo Rayyan MerchantGermany
Heinrich-Heine Universitat Dusseldorf