SURE Program: Summer Research for Undergraduates
PROGRAM DATES: June 15 – August 6, 2020
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
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, a resume, statement of purpose and 2 letters of recommendation
Deadline & Notification:
- 2019 SURE Application Deadline is February 2, 2020, 11:59pm PST
- Participants will be notified in mid-March 2020
** Please do not contact faculty directly until you have been formally accepted into the program
For questions regarding the SURE program, please contact Tracy Charles
SURE 2020 Application (opens early December)
Please complete all fields & submit the form below to be considered for the summer research program hosted by the USC Viterbi Graduate & Professional Programs.
Deadline to apply for this project is February 2, 2020, 11:59pm PST
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In addition to the SURE program on our main campus, additional USC Viterbi summer research internship opportunities exist at our Institute for Creative Technologies and Information Sciences Institute!2016 program photo album
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