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Discuss “It's time for summer grants!”

As students begin to make summer plans, one option is often largely ignored — research. Often discounted because it is expensive to conduct and not as lucrative as a job or internship, research can provide valuable experience in the lab, studio, field, or wherever a student’s interests lead him or her. Below are some resources offered through Carnegie Mellon that enable students to both afford and experience the benefits of research.

SURG (Small Undergraduate Research Grant) program

SURG grants provide funding for undergraduate students to conduct research during the fall, spring, and summer semesters.

“[SURG] is a way to build mentor relationships between students and faculty. It is also a way for students to begin testing out a career...

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