The Duke Supporting Undergraduate Research Experiences (SURE) Program is a partnership between the Center for Precision Health and the Sarnoff Foundation and is supported by the American Heart Association. This 10-week summer experiences in cardiovascular research is designed for college students entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year who are exploring careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEMM). Students will present their research at a poster session at the end of the program.
The 2024 Duke SURE Program will be held May 20 - July 26 and will support two students.
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Application Requirements
In addition to the online application, please submit the following:
- Two letters of recommendation
- Unofficial Transcript
Finalists will be asked to attend virtual interview.
Eligibility
- Groups eligible to apply include:
- Individuals from one or more racial and ethnic groups, including: Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian/Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
- LGBTQ+ individuals
- Individuals with disabilities, who are defined as those with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities
- Individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, defined as those who meet two or more of the following criteria:
- Were or currently are homeless
- Were or currently are in the foster care system
- Were eligible for the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program for two or more years
- Have/had no parents or legal guardians who completed a bachelor’s degree
- Were or currently are eligible for Federal Pell grants
- Must be interested in a health care-related field.
- Must display exemplary academic performance.
- Must be full-time undergraduate, rolling into their sophomore, junior or senior year.
Program Benefits
Students will receive a $6,000 stipend plus additional funding to attend a professional scientific meeting. Campus housing will be provided to non-local students.