Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)
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Jefferson College of Life Sciences
130 South Ninth Street, Suite 100
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Jefferson College of Life Sciences
1015 Walnut Street, Room 501
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Jefferson College of Life Sciences sponsors summer research positions for juniors/rising seniors. These positions provide opportunities for undergraduate students to work in the laboratories of active faculty researchers.
The program is designed to provide a rich experience for students interested in pursuing their graduate studies in the biomedical/life sciences.
Highlights of the program include:
- A stipend of $4,000 (please note, housing is not provided for this program)
- A 10-week research experience from May 28 through August 5, 2024
- Research experience with world-renowned faculty in the following research areas:
- Biochemistry, Structural and Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
- Genetics, Genomics and Cancer Biology
- Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis
- Integrative Physiology
- Neuroscience
- Weekly lunch and informal discussions with current graduate students and former Summer Undergraduate Research Program students
- Weekly professional development sessions
Admission Requirements
Application Form Closed
Application Requirements
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Submitted Application
- Transcripts from any college or university attended (Unofficial copy can be uploaded)
- Two letters of recommendation, preferably from science faculty; however, one letter can be from a professional reference/supervisor.
- Letters should be emailed to enroll@jefferson.edu with the subject line: Jefferson SURP Recommendation.
- Essay Questions (You will be asked to upload the document as part of the application)
- Resume/CV (You will be asked to upload the document as part of the application)
If you have additional application questions, please contact: Marc.Stearns@jefferson.edu