How to Apply
Spend your summer in a state of the art research institution as a team member —using and expanding your scientific knowledge and skills, and learning more about health care and research options. Students will experience a 10-week full-time research placement, receive a stipend and attend enrichment seminars.
How to Apply
An applicant must be:
- U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
- Currently enrolled as a freshman, sophomore or junior in college (Graduated seniors will NOT be given consideration)
Other factors considered include:
- Cumulative GPA of 3.4 and above
- Completion of science courses beyond general biology or chemistry (e.g. organic chemistry, microbiology, genetics, etc.)
- Research essay and strong letters of recommendation
- Resume
- Personal Statement
- Unofficial Transcript
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- The deadline to apply is the same for all departments and no department reviews applications until after the deadline.
- You can start the application and upload documents as you receive them and then apply at the deadline.
- You may submit a Research Essay if you have previous research experience.
Other factors that may be considered
- Cumulative GPA of 3.4 and above
- Completion of science courses beyond general biology or chemistry (e.g., organic chemistry, microbiology, genetics, etc.)
Regarding reference letters
- All references are done online. Provide your reference's contact information so they receive their email to upload their letters early.
- If we receive your reference after the deadline, the application is considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
The application opens on November 1, 2024.
The application closes on February 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CST.
At least one recommendation letter should be from an individual you have worked with in the science/math field (i.e., professor). The other recommendation letter* should come from an individual who can attest to your work ethic and research capabilities.
*It is okay if you are not able to provide a recommendation letter from someone within the science industry attesting to your work ethic. Outside of the industry is helpful also.
Summer 2024 program dates are June 3 – August 9, 2024.
Summer 2025 program dates will be announced later this year.
No, we only accept U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents with a social security number due to visa restrictions.
Yes, stipends vary by department and are pre-taxed. Please refer to the Participating Departments page for stipends.
Yes, housing is available at two locations.
- Clarkson College, located near the UNMC campus. SURP scholars do pay for their own housing. All scholars who are accepted and need housing should contact Gracie Kliegl for more information.
- University of Nebraska at Omaha, located at Scott Campus. SURP scholars do pay their own housing. All scholars who are accepted and need housing should contact the Student Life, Inclusion, and Diversity Office for more information.
By mid to late April, all students will know if they have been accepted or denied to SURP at UNMC. These notifications will come via email and will also be available via your self-service center.
Channing Bunch, MBA
Director, Student Life Inclusion and Diversity Office
402-559-6796