Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)

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Name: Marc Stearns
Position: Senior Associate Director of Admissions

Jefferson College of Life Sciences
130 South Ninth Street, Suite 100
Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Jefferson College of Life Sciences sponsors summer research positions for juniors/rising seniors. These positions provide opportunities for undergraduate students to work in the laboratories of active faculty researchers.

The program is designed to provide a rich experience for students interested in pursuing their graduate studies in the biomedical/life sciences.

Highlights of the program include:

  • A stipend of $4,000 (please note, housing is not provided for this program)
  • A 10-week research experience from May 27 through August 4, 2025
  • Research experience with world-renowned faculty in the following research areas:
    • Biochemistry, Structural and Molecular Biology
    • Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
    • Genetics, Genomics and Cancer Biology
    • Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis
    • Molecular Physiology & Translational Medicine
    • Neuroscience
  • Weekly lunch and informal discussions with current graduate students and former Summer Undergraduate Research Program students
  • Weekly professional development sessions

Admission Information

Applications are open for the 2025 Summer Undergraduate Research Program. Deadline to submit your application is February 15, 2025.

Application Requirements

  • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Submitted Application
  • Transcripts from any college or university attended. (Unofficial copy may be uploaded)
  • Two letters of recommendation, preferably from science faculty; however, one letter can be from a professional reference/supervisor.
  • Letters should be emailed to enroll@jefferson.edu with the subject line: Jefferson SURP Recommendation.
  • Essay Questions - submitted as an uploaded document as part of the application. 
  • Resume/CV  - submitted as an uploaded document as part of the application. 

If you have additional application questions, please contact: Marc.Stearns@jefferson.edu