SURE Program: Summer Research for Undergraduates
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
Important Updates
Feb 11: SURE application CLOSED
Feb 3: SURE application deadline extended to Friday, February 7, 11:59pm PST
Jan 27: New Research Project added to summer projects list
Jan 14: New Research Project added to summer projects list
Jan 7: New Research Projects added to summer projects list
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
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!
Deadline & Notification:
- Deadline Extended to Friday, February 7, 11:59pm PST
- 2020 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
2016 program photo album
2015 program photo album
2014 program photo album
