SURGE - Students-Undergraduate Research and Graduate Excellence Program
SURGE is an internship Program of IIT Kanpur, which runs under the aegis of Office of Outreach Activities (OOA), IIT Kanpur. SURGE program was launched and inaugurated on 8th May 2006, it aims to promote undergraduate research and interdisciplinary learning through close student–faculty collaboration.
Open to students from IIT Kanpur, other institutions in India, and SAARC countries, SURGE provides hands-on research experience and a platform for innovative ideas. Several projects have led to publications in reputed international journals and conferences, inspiring participants to pursue research careers. The program also recognizes excellence through awards for Best Poster and Best Project in Engineering and Sciences, including the Dr. Elizabeth and Dr. Verkey Cherian Awards.
The SURGE-2024 program was successfully conducted in offline mode, providing a dynamic platform for undergraduate research and innovation. A total of 325 students were selected for the program and completed their internships under the guidance of IIT Kanpur faculty mentors.
The selected participants included:
187 from IIT Kanpur
135 from Non-IITK institutions
3 from SAARC nations (Nepal)
In addition to research work, a lecture series was organized during the program. Distinguished speakers from diverse fields were invited to deliver talks on contemporary and interdisciplinary topics.
A Poster Presentation was held on 10-11 July 2024, where participants showcased their research findings, evaluated by an IIT Kanpur faculty committee.
The program concluded with a Farewell and Certificate Distribution Ceremony on 12 July 2024, chaired by Prof. Braj Bhushan (Deputy Director) in the presence of Prof. A. R. Harish (Dean, R&D) and Prof. Kantesh Balani (Dean, Resources and Alumni).
To honor exceptional contributions, 8 participants were selected for awards under various categories. These awards served to encourage and recognize the outstanding efforts and research achievements of the interns.
We sincerely thank DoRA and all our donors and alumni for their invaluable support. Their contributions enabled financial assistance for 60 students under the Institute Funded category and supported the awards and logistics of the program. This support ensured that meritorious students could participate regardless of financial background while helping maintain the high standards of the SURGE program. We look forward to your continued support in nurturing the next generation of researchers and innovators.