Groundbreaking research fueled by Berkeley student teams.
“Our investment in SMART reflects how profoundly we think the thoughtful design and delivery of this program is a win-win situation all around. SMART enriches doctoral scholars as professionals, advances graduate research, and is an inspiration for undergraduates to pursue advanced studies.”
Rosemary Joyce, Professor of Anthropology
What is SURF SMART?
SURF SMART is a program that enables doctoral students to create mentored research opportunities for undergraduate students at UC Berkeley. The program provides summer funding for both graduate and undergraduate participants.
Why Support SURF SMART?
Gifts to the SURF SMART program are more than matched by University contributions. Each team’s sponsorship provides stipends of up to $5,000 to graduate mentors and $5,000 to undergraduate mentees.