PROGRAM DATES: June 11 – August 3, 2018

• 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

• 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
• On the application, you will be asked to select up to 2 research positions for which you would like be considered

• 2018 SURE Application Deadline is February 5, 2018, 9am PST
• Participants will be notified in early March 2018

** Please do not contact faculty directly until you have been formally accepted into the program

For questions regarding the SURE program, please contact SURE@gapp.usc.edu

View the list of research projects (including professor, department, project title & description) for the SURE 2018 program

2016 program photo album

2015 program photo album

2014 program photo album