The Jane Teranes - Scripps Undergraduate Research Fellowship (JT-SURF) is a 10-week summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) designed to engage students in diverse and exciting earth, ocean and atmospheric sciences research at a world-renowned institution.

In particular, the JT-SURF program seeks to increase the diversity of students successfully prepared to pursue Earth and ocean sciences career pathways, and to recruit individuals from institutions with limited undergraduate research opportunities.  

Applicants of any race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, dis/ability or veteran status are welcome. Students who are members of a group that is historically under-represented in earth and ocean sciences, including students who are Hispanic/Latine, Black or African American, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American or Alaska Native, and LGBTQIA+ are strongly encouraged to apply. Students who are first-generation, nontraditional, economically disadvantaged, veterans, or parents and students with disabilities are also strongly encouraged to apply.

JT-SURF is supported with funding from the National Science Foundation, Division of Ocean Sciences.

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STUDENTS WILL:

Gain valuable research experience under the collective mentorship of faculty, post-doctoral researchers and graduate students at Scripps

Gain an understanding of the challenges, rewards and culture of graduate studies in the sciences

Develop knowledge and skills to better prepare themselves for a successful career in earth and marine sciences

Engage with the larger research community at Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Participate in a weekly workshops on topics that including research and presentation skills, career options, and preparing for graduate school

Present their research results as part of a student research symposium

Have the opportunity to present the results of their summer research at a national conference

• Applicants of any race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, dis/ability or veteran status are welcome.
• Students who are members of a group that is historically under-represented in earth and ocean sciences, including students who are Hispanic/Latine, Black or African American, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American or Alaska Native, and LGBTQIA+ are strongly encouraged to apply. Students who are first-generation, nontraditional, economically disadvantaged, veterans, or parents and students with disabilities are also strongly encouraged to apply.