SURE Program: Summer Research for Undergraduates

Thank you for your interest in the SURE program. We will be reviewing applications over the next couple of weeks.

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

February 10: Application Closed

February 6: Application deadline FINAL EXTENSION FEBRUARY 9th

January 25: Application Deadline Extended to February 5

**January 7: New faculty projects added to Project List

December 23: SURE application open

Deadline to Apply

The application is now closed.

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

Questions? Contact Us

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!