SURE

Summer Undergraduate Research Experience

About the Program

The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) is a summer internship program designed to train undergraduate students in biomedical science research. During the summer program, selected participants are assigned a mentor, placed in a laboratory, and are provided a hands-on opportunity to train and learn more about our degree programs in the School of Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences.

Application Process and Requirements

Please read the instructions and eligibility requirements thoroughly before starting your application. Along with the application, the student is required to submit the following:

Names and valid e-mail addresses for two faculty recommendations
Scanned copy of current unofficial transcripts

Please note: the 2025 summer application cycle will open starting December 1, 2024.

Review Application Process and Requirements

Duration

The summer program generally begins in June and concludes in early August each year. At the end of the program, a celebratory ceremony is held in which students give oral and poster presentations on their research. Tentative dates for the 2025 SURE Program are Monday, June 9th through Friday, August 1st.

Financial Information

Participants receive a stipend of $4,000 and are required to work the full length of the summer program.

Deadline

Complete applications with faculty recommendations must be received by Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. Applicants must meet all program requirements in addition to submitting a completed application by the deadline in order to be eligible for consideration.