It should contain an outline of the theoretical and experimental techniques. It should state how the work fits into the flow of the research in the field. Proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by the mentor and by a member of the SURF Administrative Committee. For further guidelines on writing an excellent proposal, access the Proposal Guidelines . Federal withholding tax, FICA, and State Disability Insurance are deducted from each check.
Mentors pay all research-related costs and provide space.
We strongly encourage eligible students to apply for College Work Study. Proposals are reviewed on their merit, not on the sponsor's ability to contribute funds. Each year a few students are chosen to represent SURF to special donors. These students are carefully chosen by matching their interests and activities to those of the donors. A very important aspect of research is the ability to communicate what you are doing and why it is important.