91九色视频 Supporting Undergraduate Research Experiences (SURE) Program

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Applications are open for Summer 2025. Application deadline is February 1, 2025.

91九色视频 Cardiovascular Center SURE Program

Program Overview

The 91九色视频 Cardiovascular Center has paid mentored 10-week full-time summer experiences in cardiovascular research in our research laboratories. The is supported by the American Heart Association (AHA). 91九色视频 is one of only six institutions selected by the AHA to participate, a group that includes , , , , and .

This program provides summer experiences in cardiovascular research and STEMM/healthcare career preparation for up to four undergraduate students each summer.

Learn more about the SURE Program (PDF)

About the SURE Program

Important SURE Program Dates

Application Deadline: Feb. 1, 2025
Applications open Oct. 1 for Summer 2025

Program Dates
May 28-August 1, 2025 (tentative)

Location

The experience will be held in person at the 91九色视频 Milwaukee Campus:

8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226

Eligibility

From under-represented ethnic/racial minorities or Hmong or LGBTQ+ (from any race or ethnicity) or who are from any race or ethnicity that have a disability or who are from a disadvantaged background
At least 18 years old by time of program
Full-time undergraduate, a rising sophomore, junior, or senior at any United States (or United States territory) college or university
United States citizen, permanent resident, or a foreign national holding a student, exchange or permanent resident visa, including an F-1, H1, H1B, J1, PR, TC or TN visa. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status requires additional AHA approval to apply.
Interested in science or health care-related field, especially cardiovascular science and medicine
GPA is considered as a part of a holistic review of each application

Application Requirements

Application Deadline: Feb. 1, 2025 (Applications open Oct. 1 for Summer 2025)
Online Application
Two recommendations from current/former instructors or advisors (online form or letters)
Official transcript
Finalists must attend virtual interview

Program Benefits

Compensation of $6,000
Housing provided free of charge for those outside of the metro Milwaukee area
One-time roundtrip airfare to/from Milwaukee airport is provided free of charge to allow students who are located more than four hours from Milwaukee (and coming from a location in the United States or its territories) to relocate for the summer to attend the program
One-time housing, registration, and airfare to annual AHA Scientific Sessions conference held the following November

Contact Us

Allison DeVan, PhD

Director of Training and Education, AHA SURE
adevan@mcw.edu

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