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