Hey Future Docs! 👋If you’re looking to level up your med school application and spend your summer doing meaningful research, here’s an opportunity you should definitely check out:
🌟 Emory’s Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)
This is a 10-week full-time research program where you get hands-on experience working directly with faculty mentors across ALL disciplines — STEM, social sciences, humanities, and the arts. It’s one of the most respected summer research experiences in the country.
🔥 What You Get
- Independent research under a faculty mentor
- Free on-campus housing 🏡
- A paid stipend 💰
- Workshops, seminars, & discussion groups
- Networking with researchers & grad students
- A final symposium where you present your work
- A huge boost to your competitiveness for med school, MD/PhD, or grad school
📅 Important Dates
- Application Opens: November 5, 2025
- Deadline: February 1, 2026 at 8 PM
- Program Dates: May 27 – July 31, 2026
✔️ Who’s Eligible?
- Must be an Emory College of Arts & Sciences undergraduate
- Returning to Emory in Fall 2026
- First-time SURE participant
- Must have a mentor or be ready to identify one
If this aligns with your goals, definitely take a look — summer research programs like this can be game-changing when applying to medical school.