Northwestern/American Heart Association Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (S.U.R.E)

Northwestern/American Heart Association Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (S.U.R.E)

The field of science is dynamic, exploratory, and innovative. In effort to promote scientific careers and provide rich experiences to promising undergraduate students, the American Heart Association launched the S.U.R.E (Supporting Undergraduate Research Experiences) program in 2018-19. Northwestern University has served as a charter member since the programs inceptions and continues to proudly collaborate with the American Heart Association.

To be eligible, applicants must:
1. Have an interest in scientific research and innovation.

2. Have a career interest in the health sciences or Post doctoral research.

3. Be a sophomore, junior, or senior, with a GPA of 3.3 or above. A GPA of 3.0 will be considered under special circumstances (Please explain below)

4. Application submitted by January 15th, 2026 at 12p

5. Be able to arrange room and board. Northwestern University does NOT provide housing.

6. Be eligible to complete an I9 form (Authorized to be employed in the United States)

PROGRAM BENEFITS
1. Mentored summer research
2. $6,000 Stipend
3. Opportunity to present research at an AHA sponsored research symposium
4. Early AHA membership

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Current Education Level (Undergraduate)

Current Education Level (Undergraduate) Sophmore Junior Senior
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GPA (A GPA of 3.3 or above is required)
If GPA is LESS than 3.3, please explain (500 words or less)
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Will you be in Chicago June 2nd through August 4th 2026?

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Career Interest

Career Interest Medicine Dentistry Pharmacy Post-Doctoral Research Other Other
Have you previously participated in a summer research program?

Have you previously participated in a summer research program? Yes No
If you previously participated in a summer research program as an Undergraduate student, please list below.
Please describe your interest in pursuing a career Health Science/Research and how you see yourself benefiting from this research opportunity (500 word limit)
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Briefly, describe an issue in medicine that you identify as a problem, and how you would use your career to impact it in a positive manner.
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Please upload a copy of your college transcripts. Transcripts must include name of institution. Screenshots are not accepted.

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