SURE Program: Summer Research for Undergraduates
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Start preparing your application today: review the application criteria
Summer 2021 Program Dates: June 14-August 6, 2021
Program Benefits:
Participate in cutting-edge research with top USC faculty
Receive $4500 stipend, university housing, and travel to/from Los Angeles
Gain experience and tools to enhance your application to competitive PhD programs
Explore the rich and diverse culture of Southern California during a two-month stay in Los Angeles while learning about the resources at USC
Develop lasting friendships with fellow participants
Receive an application fee waiver for future graduate study at USC
Important Updates
**January 7: New faculty projects added to Project List
December 23: SURE application open
Deadline to Apply
Feb 1, 2021: SURE application deadline
Applicant Criteria:
- Sophomore or Junior-year undergraduate students who are citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or Canadian citizens
- Interest in conducting research and pursuing a PhD program
- Strong academic background (GPA of 3.5 or higher is recommended) in the fields of engineering, math, or hard science (biology, chemistry, physics)
- Application requires:
- Transcripts (official or student portal generated transcripts are acceptable)
- Resume
- Statement of Purpose
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
Other Summer Research Opportunities
In addition to the SURE program on our main campus, additional USC Viterbi summer research internship opportunities exist in our Computer Science department, Institute for Creative Technologies and Information Sciences Institute!
SURE 2021 Application
Please complete and submit the application below to be considered for SURE 2021
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