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Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)
KY INBRE funds up to 20 undergraduate students annually to participate in biomedical research under the supervision of faculty mentors who are actively engaged in biomedical research at the University of Louisville or the University of Kentucky.
Important Information
Application deadline: February 28, 2025, 5 pm ET
Program dates:
University of Louisville: May 19 to July 25, 2025
University of Kentucky: May 27 to August 1, 2025
The KY INBRE Summer Program is conducted on both the UofL and UK campuses as an in-person experience. If any changes occur, the updated information will be posted here.
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Eligibility
To be eligible to apply to the KY INBRE SURP, the criteria below must be met to continue with the application:
Age 18 or older by the start of the summer program (born before June 1, 2007)
US Citizen or US Permanent Resident
Undergraduate student at a Kentucky college/regional university OR Kentucky resident attending an out-of-state college/university
Students enrolled at the University of Louisville or the University of Kentucky are not eligible
Former participants of the KY INBRE summer program are not eligible
Application Requirements
Complete online application
Most recent official college transcript
Letter of recommendation from academic mentor at current college/university
Application documents (transcripts and letters or recommendation) can be mailed or emailed to the address below to:
Susan Boucher
522 E. Gray Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Awards
Student compensation includes the following:
Student Compensation amount of $5,500
Dormitory lodging, as needed
Registration and travel expenses to present your research at the Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting, held in November of each year at a Kentucky University or College
Application
Priority will be given to students considering careers in biomedical research
Applications are accepted online annually beginning in November
Contact Susan Boucher or Whitney Rogers for more information
Past Participants
2020 SURP - canceled due to COVID-19
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