SURGE 2026 Internship – IIT Kanpur | For UG students | IIT and NON IIT studnets | SAARC stundents

🌟 SURGE 2026 Internship Program – IIT Kanpur 🌟

Students–Undergraduate Research Graduate Excellence (SURGE) is a prestigious summer research internship program of IIT Kanpur, conducted under the Office of Outreach Activities (OOA).

📅 Launched: 8th May 2006
🎓 Inaugurated by: Prof. Sanjay G. Dhande (Former Director, IIT Kanpur)

🎯 Objective of the SURGE Program

The primary goal of the SURGE program is to promote undergraduate research, cultivate a research-oriented mindset, and encourage interdisciplinary learning among young scholars.

SURGE represents the strong student–faculty collaboration culture of IIT Kanpur, providing students with hands-on research experience and exposure to cutting-edge technologies.

⏳ Program Duration

• Duration: ~ 8 Weeks
• Start: 2nd Week of May
• End: 2nd Week of July

🚀 Why SURGE is Special?

• Exposure to IIT Kanpur research ecosystem
• Hands-on project work with IITK faculty
• Publication opportunities in international journals & conferences
• Strong motivation for higher studies and research careers
• Award recognition for best projects and posters

🏛️ Departments & Research Areas

21 Departments | 100+ Research Topics

🔧 Engineering & Technology

• Aerospace Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Material Science & Engineering
• Nuclear Engineering & Technology
• Sustainable Energy Engineering
• Photonics Science & Engineering

💻 Computing, AI & Intelligent Systems

• Computer Science & Engineering
• Department of Intelligent Systems
• AI/ML, Robotics, Cybersecurity, 6G Wireless

🧪 Sciences & Mathematics

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics & Statistics
• Biological Sciences & Bioengineering
• Earth Sciences

📚 Humanities, Management & Cognitive Science

• Humanities & Social Sciences
• Management Science & Engineering
• Cognitive Science
• Economics

✅ SURGE 2026 Eligibility Categories

🌍 Category 1: SAARC Countries (Nepal & Bhutan)

• UG students (3rd year / 2nd year B.Sc/B.A)
• Minimum CPI: 6.0
• Two Recommendation Letters required
• Scholarship + Travel reimbursement

🇮🇳 Category 2: Non-IIT Kanpur Indian Students

• UG students (3rd year / 2nd year B.Sc/B.A)
• Minimum CPI: 6.0
• Two Recommendation Letters required

🏫 Category 3: IIT Kanpur Students

• 3rd year B.Tech / BS / Dual Degree
• Minimum CPI: 5.5
• No LOR required (only referee names)

💰 Funding & Stipend Details

• Institute Funded: ₹16,000
• Partial Institute Funded: Up to ₹8,000
• Project Funded: Paid by IITK faculty
• SAARC Students: ₹16,000 + Travel (up to ₹10,000)
• Self Funded: Research opportunity without stipend

📝 How to Apply?

Apply online through the official SURGE portal:

👉 https://surge.iitk.ac.in/

Prepare your research proposal (≤ 500 words), transcripts, photograph, and recommendation letters (if applicable).

✨ SURGE 2026 – Where Undergraduate Research Meets Excellence ✨