Does university need to contribute towards cost-sharing (or matching funds)? Will it have any impact on the student acceptance if they do or do not?
The SURF Program does not require colleges or universities to provide any funding for their students. In fact, that issue does not even get factored into the review criteria. The evaluation criteria are: • Student’s Academic Ability and Commitment to Program Goals including evaluation of completed course work, expressed research interest, compatibility of the expressed research interest with SURF Program research areas, research skills, grade point average in courses relevant to the SURF Program, career goals, and honors and activities. • Applicant Institution’s Commitment to Program Goals including evaluation of the institution’s academic department(s) relevant to the discipline(s) of the student(s).
