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The Program begins the first week of June and runs for 10 full-time consecutive weeks. During the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) Fellows:

Have access to over 200 cutting-edge laboratories
Interact with faculty and students
Attend the Summer Seminar Series
Participate in special workshops and conversations with current Ph.D. and M.D./Ph.D. students
Present research posters on Research day
Participate in works-in-progress meetings
Network and have social interactions
Gain a look into the life of a graduate student
Have the opportunity to learn more about our graduate program from the perspective of a graduate student
Successful SURP Fellows will be invited to apply for early acceptance to the PhD or the MD/PhD program
Receive a stipend and free housing

SURP About

Student FAQ
Is housing available and is it far from the laboratories?
What is the application deadline?
Am I eligible to apply?
When does the Program start?
How much is the stipend and is it taxable?

Student FAQ

Is housing available and is it far from the laboratories?

Fellows will live during the 10-week period in nearest Mount Sinai's subsidized housing.

What is the application deadline?

All application materials must be submitted by February 1.

Am I eligible to apply?

33Applications are invited from undergraduate students who are currently in the sophomore, or junior year. Students should demonstrate an inclination towards graduate training, in Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. work, in biomedically-related sciences. Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and should have completed at least general biology, general chemistry, calculus, and organic chemistry

When does the Program start?

The Program begins the first week in June. All Fellows must begin the Program on this day.

How much is the stipend and is it taxable?

The stipend for the ten-week program is $3,000. The stipend is subject to all federal, state, and local taxes. It is the student's responsibility to make sure that the appropriate taxes are paid.

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