Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)
The SURE program is a ten-week summer program during which undergraduate research fellows conduct full-time independent research under the direction of a faculty mentor. SURE research encompasses all backgrounds and disciplines, including the arts, business, humanities, social sciences, and stem.
Student researchers benefit from hands-on research, mentorship, networking opportunities, and graduate school preparation.
Summer researchers receive a housing award for residence on the Emory campus and a stipend to support their full-time attention to research training and professional development.
The SURE program is available on the Atlanta and Oxford campuses. Students should apply to the program hosted on their campus.
Eligibility
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a current Emory University student.
- Must be a first-time SURE participant, to ensure fair access for all students.
- Arranged mentorship and project for the summer.
- Returning to Emory in the fall semester after SURE (not graduating in May or summer).
SURE is open only to Emory students, however INSPIRE, SUPERR, and SOAR considers non-Emory students.
SURE Participants
SURE participants will:
- Be working in research full-time (NOT enrolled in summer courses or Maymester courses)
- Dedicate approximately 40 hours/week to their research projects
- Attend and participate in weekly seminars (in-person) throughout the program period May 28, 2025 - August 1, 2025
- Participate in research activities such as workshops, discussion groups, and other activities as scheduled
- Present your research project at the Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium (presentation mode varies by project)
Benefits - Participants in the SURE Program receive a one-time monetary stipend via direct deposit.
Housing - Each SURE participant will be offered free campus housing (a room in the 4 BR suites in Clairmont Campus housing).
Participants may choose to live off-campus. However, housing award funds are not transferable for other off-campus accommodations.
Faculty Mentors will:
- Support their student researcher throughout the summer research period (May 28 - August 1)
- Schedule at least 7 meetings with the mentee over the 10-week program (combination of in-person or remote)
- Provide guidance on the style of presentation for the summer symposium
- Attend their mentee presentation at the Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium
FAQ
Is the Summer Undergraduate Research Program open to all majors?
Yes, SURE is open to all majors; however, SURE research projects do not have to coincide with your major. SURE provides students the opportunity to explore research in other disciplines.
Are graduating seniors eligible?
The program is designed to support students currently enrolled in an undergraduate program. You are not eligible for the summer research program if your bachelor's degree has been awarded before the program ends.
Can I take summer classes or register for Emory’s Maymester while participating in SURE?
Due to the research requirements and activities, SURE participants cannot enroll for summer school nor Maymester.
When will applicants receive notification of acceptance?
Notifications will be sent via email early March. Accepted students must confirm participation within a week of receiving their offer.