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Jamilia Sly, PhD, Director, SURP4US and Associate Professor of Population Health Science & Policy, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

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What is SURP4US?

What are the application/program requirements?

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Self-identify as underserved scholar by providing an explanation of why you have faced challenges in accessing hands-on research opportunities or are categorized as a socioeconomically disadvantaged scholar
Be currently enrolled in sophomore or junior year at a four-year undergraduate institution in the United States (including U.S. territories)
Have a strong background in science, a passion for research, and a desire to pursue it professionally in a biomedical PhD or MD-PhD program

The application cycle closes on January 10, 2027. To apply to SURP4US, please complete the online application, and submit the following:

*Official high school transcript
*Official college transcript
Three letters of recommendation. We strongly recommend that at least two letters of recommendation are from someone who knows you very well and can attest to your passion and commitment to research and science. We strongly encourage recommendation letters from individuals with whom you have had previous research experience, with specific comments about your research skills and experience.

*Copies of transcripts are sufficient for the application process. Original transcripts will be requested upon acceptance.

Applicants will be notified about their application status by mid-February.

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