Students-Undergraduate Research Graduate Excellence (SURGE) program is an internship Program of IIT Kanpur, which runs under the aegis of Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), IIT Kanpur. Read the complete details before applying
Students-Undergraduate Research Graduate Excellence (SURGE) program
Students-Undergraduate Research Graduate Excellence (SURGE) program is an internship Program of IIT Kanpur, which runs under the aegis of Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), IIT Kanpur. SURGE program was launched and inaugurated on 8th May 2006 by Professor Sanjay G. Dhande, the then Director, IIT Kanpur.
The objective of SURGE Program is to develop the agenda of undergraduate research and promotes the culture of research and interdisciplinary education among the new generation. In the spirit of the same, this program is an evidence of the close student-faculty collaboration opportunities for hands on experience and quest for new knowledge that characterize IITK education. Since inception, this program has strengthened year by year, providing more and more research opportunities to young scholars. .
The program provides an opportunity to undergraduates and M.Sc first year students of IITK, Non-IITK and also to the students of SAARC countries, for experiencing technical learning in their field of research. The duration of the program is approximately 08 weeks. The program tentatively commences in the 2nd week of May and concludes in the 2nd week of July, every year..
This programme has proved to be a highly interesting and stimulating event among all the students since its inception. It had provided a platform to students for their innovative ideas and has also given space for the practical implementation of the same. It is worth mentioning here that a few of the research works undertaken by the students during this summer program got recognition and space for publications in the international journals and conferences. As a resultant, the Program had influenced and motivated the SURGE participants for pursuing research as their career option.
To motivate and inculcate the competition among the participants, SURGE provides awards to its participants under various categories viz; “Dr. Elizabeth and Dr. Verkey Cherian Award for Best Poster and Best Project”, “Best Project Award for Engineering” and “Best Project Award for Sciences”.
Eligibility
SURGE for SAARC Countries
The SURGE program is opened to UG students from SAARC countries (NEPAL & BHUTAN). Under this category, a maximum of 04 students from SAARC countries are allowed to participate in the SURGE program for the upcoming summer of 2024 internship. The students selected under this category are eligible for a scholarship of Rs. 12,500/-. Administrative charges and travel expenses (upto Rs. 10,000/- (maximum) or as per actual) are also reimbursed. The details will be available from February 6, 2024 (tentatively).
The eligibility criteria for SAARC countries students at the time of starting of internship are mentioned below:
(i) B.Tech/BE/B-Arch/BS (3rd year completed),
(ii) Five year degree program (3rd year completed, 4th year completed)
(iii) B.Sc/B.A. (2nd year completed)
(iv) M.Sc. 2-Year (1st year completed)
Interested students with CPI >= 6 need to complete the online registration form.
The students are advised to keep ready the following, before filling the online application form;
1. Recent Passport size photograph in .jpg format not more than 1MB.
2. A single file in .pdf format not more than 3 MB containing
(i) Research Proposal not more than 500 words.
(ii)Current Transcript.
3. A single file in .pdf format not more than 1 MB containing Recomendation Letter – I of any faculty who belongs to the applicant’ institute.
4. A single file in .pdf format not more than 1 MB containing Recomendation Letter – II of any faculty who belongs to the applicant’ institute.
SURGE for Non-IITK Indian Students:
Under this program, Non-IITK Indian students with CPI >= 6 are eligible to apply for summer internship at IIT Kanpur.
The eligibility criteria for Non-IITK students at the time of starting of internship are mentioned below:
(i) B.Tech/BE/B-Arch/BS (3rd year completed),
(ii) Five year degree program (3rd year completed, 4th year completed)
(iii) B.Sc/B.A. (2nd year completed)
(iv) M.Sc. 2-Year (1st year completed)
Interested students need to complete the online registration form.
The students are advised to keep ready the following, before filling the online application form;.
1. Recent Passport size photograph in .jpg format not more than 1MB.
2. A single file in .pdf format not more than 3 MB containing
(i) Research Proposal not more than 500 words.
(ii) Current Transcript.
3. A single file in .pdf format not more than 1 MB containing Recomendation Letter one of any faculty who belongs to the applicant’ institute.
4. A single file in .pdf format not more than 1 MB containing Recomendation Letter two of any faculty who belongs to the applicant’ institute.
Note: There is no fixed format for the recomendation letter under this category but the recomendation letter should be on the applicants’ Iinstitute letter head or of the respective faculty member’s letter head duly rsigned by the concerned faculty member who is familiar with your academic work. Surge Office will directly contact the recommenders for verification of recommendation letters.
SURGE for IIT Kanpur (IITK) students:
Under this program, IITK students with CPI >= 5.5 are given an opportunity to work with a chosen mentor at IITK. In order to complete the application, it is necessary for the student to identify an IITK Faculty who is willing to be his/her mentor during the summer internship, and a suitable project to pursue for the 08 weeks in summer.
The eligibility criteria for IITK students at the time of starting of internship are:
(i) B.Tech/BS (2nd,3rd year completed),
(ii) Dual Degree (2nd, 3rd, 4th year),
(iii) M.Sc. 2-Year (1st year)
Interested students need to complete the online registration form.
The students are advised to keep ready the following, before filling the online application form;
1. Recent Passport size photograph in .jpg format not more than 1MB.
2. A single file in .pdf format not more than 3 MB containing
(i) Research Proposal not more than 500 words.
(ii) Current Transcript.
(iii) One signed letter of Mentor Certification from Professor as per the format given in the attached link. Certificate from Mentor.
NOTE: (a) Letter of Recommendation (LOR) is not required for IITK participants, however, the name of two potential referees (IITK Faculty) is to be mentioned mandatorily in the application form, which may be verified as and when required.
(b) IITK participants are not permitted to undertake SUMMER COURSE and SURGE-2024 PROJECT simultaneously. However, an exception for those participants whose CPI is >=8.5 are permitted to undertake one SUMMER COURSE along with SURGE-2024 PROJECT.
Important Dates
| Sno. | Event | Date |
| 1. | Opening of Online Registration | March 18, 2024 |
| 2. | Closing of Online Registration | March 28, 2024 |
| 3. | Shortlisting of Candidates | 2nd Week of April (tentative) |
| 4. | Result Announcement | Last week of April (tentative) |
| 5. | SURGE Inaugration | 10th May, 2024 (tentative) |
| 6. | Date of Completion | 12th July, 2024 (tentative) |
Registration and Administrative Charges:
| Sno. | Event | IITK | Non-IITK |
| 1. | Registration Charges (payable at the time of registration) | Not Applicable | Rs. 750/- (Non refundable) |
| 2. | Adminstrative Charges (payable after the declaration of list of selected participants) | Rs. 3,000/- (Non refundable) | Rs. 4,000/- (Non refundable) |