Main ContentSummer 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
Review Application Process and RequirementsDuration
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 2024 SURE Program are Monday, June 3rd through Friday, July 26th.
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. 16, 2024. Applicants must meet all program requirements in addition to submitting a completed application by the deadline in order to be eligible for consideration.
Contact
- Melody Turner
Project Manager II
Director of Discovery U Programs
School of Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences
(601) 984-1204
SURE Participant Photos and Testimonials