The SURE program supports individuals interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Medicine (STEMM) fields or careers.
Through a partnership with the American Heart Association (AHA), mentored summer research experiences are available to undergraduate students. Awardees will be mentored by researchers who are pursuing basic or clinical research in cardiovascular disease.
- Learn the Biological, Behavioral, and Social Determinants of Health: Discover what factors affect health in vulnerable populations through the AHA’s extensive, unique resources.
- Gain Invaluable Experience and Mentoring: Work with an AHA-associated researcher, sampling career paths and learning how the AHA supports research.
For more information on the AHA-SURE program, please visit the American Heart Association website.
Eligibility:
- 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.
- Must be able to dedicate 8-10 weeks between the end of May and August.
- Must present at a symposium at the end of the program.
- Must meet immigration requirements: At time of application, the student must be a United States citizen, or a foreign national holding a valid student, exchange or permanent resident visa, including an F-1, H1, H1B, J1, PR, TC or TN visa.
Benefits:
- $6,000 stipend
- Housing on campus is provided. Information on Vanderbilt summer housing can be found here: https://www.vanderbilt.edu/meetatvanderbilt/academic-intern-housing/
- Opportunity to travel to an AHA scientific meeting - all expenses paid
- Networking and other resources
Application Instructions
The application will include:
- A brief personal statement which addresses your scientific interests, your qualifications for the program, and how you believe this program will help you achieve your professional goals.
- Two letters of recommendation submitted online (if you have prior research experience, it will be helpful to have a letter from a prior research mentor).
- Uploaded unofficial transcript
The application deadline is February 1. Click here to start the application through the Vanderbilt Summer Science Academy.
Contact
- Joey V. Barnett, Ph.D.
- joey.barnett@vanderbilt.edu