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 under-represented 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 2025 Duke SURE Program will be held May 19 - July 25 and will support two students.
Application Deadline: January 15, 2025
Application Requirements
In addition to the online application, please submit the following:
- Two letters of recommendation
- Unofficial Transcript
Finalists may be asked to attend virtual interview.
Eligibility
- Must be from underrepresented communities - Groups eligible include:
- Individuals from one or more racial and ethnic groups underrepresented in science, 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.