The Office of the Associate Provost for Innovation and Student Success in collaboration with The Office ofUndergraduate Research (OUGR) at Queens College continues to foster student engagement in research through the 2025 Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP). This program provided valuable research opportunities for students across multiple disciplines, culminating in presentations at the summer research symposium.

The 2025 cohort consisted of students, some participating exclusively in the Summer Research Program, while others were part of year-round research initiatives like the Transfer Student Success Program (TS3), CUNY Immersive Research Experience (CIRE), and faculty-funded projects. The summer program directly supported 25 students through three funding sources, including CUNY Immersive Research Experience (CIRE), Coordinated Undergraduate Education (CUE), and the Sherman Fairchild Foundation. Collectively, the funding sources in 2025 covered student stipends, research materials, and mentor summer salaries.

Running from June 30, 2025 to August 22, 2025, QC SURP offered a structured eight-week program in which most students committed 30-35 hours per week to research, attended weekly seminars, and culminated their work by presenting original research posters at the Queens College Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium. The program aimed to enhance student skills in research methodologies, academic writing, and professional development through tailored seminars.