How to Apply
Spend your summer in a state of the art research institution as a team member, using and expanding your scientific knowledge and skills, and learning more about health care and research options. Students will experience a 10-week full-time research placement, receive a stipend and attend enrichment seminars.
Timeline of Events
- November 1: Online Application opens.
- February 1: Application deadline. All materials, including recommendation letters, transcripts, etc. must be received by this date. Programs will begin making admission offers.
- Mid April: Admission decisions complete. All students will be notified of their status through the e-mail address provided on their application.
For Applicants accepted as scholars, individual programs will provide details about deadlines of accepting offers of admission. - March 5, 2025 – April 30, 2025: The following tasks must be done during this time period.
- Apply as a Visiting Scholar.
- Set-up UNMC NETID Access.
- Set-up UNMC Email Access.
- March 15, 2025 – May 9, 2025: Arrange Housing.
- March 15, 2025 – May 15, 2025: Submit Immunization Records.
- Monday, June 2, 2025: First day
- Thursday, August 7, 2025: Poster Session
- Friday, August 8, 2025: Last day
Frequently Asked Questions
The application opens on November 1, 2024.
The application closes on February 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CST.
At least one recommendation letter should be from an individual you have worked with in the science/math field (i.e., professor). The other recommendation letter* should come from an individual who can attest to your work ethic and research capabilities.
*It is okay if you are not able to provide a recommendation letter from someone within the science industry attesting to your work ethic. Outside of the industry is helpful also.
Summer 2025 program dates are June 2 – August 8, 2025.
No, we only accept U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents with a social security number due to visa restrictions.
Yes, stipends vary by department and are pre-taxed. Please refer to the Participating Departments page for stipends.
Yes, housing is available at two locations.
- Clarkson College, located near the UNMC campus. SURP scholars do pay for their own housing. All scholars who are accepted and need housing should contact Gracie Kliegl for more information.
- University of Nebraska at Omaha, located at Scott Campus. SURP scholars do pay their own housing. All scholars who are accepted and need housing should contact the Student Life, Inclusion, and Diversity Office for more information.
By mid to late April, all students will know if they have been accepted or denied to SURP at UNMC. These notifications will come via email and will also be available via your self-service center.
Channing Bunch, MBA
Director, Student Life Inclusion and Diversity Office
402-559-6796