The LGS-SOAR Program (May 29-August 2) partners with the well-established Emory College SURE (Summer Undergraduate Research Experience) Program and will host potential LGS students (current NON-Emory Undergraduate scholars) who want to explore, experience, and conduct full-time independent and mentored research in the biomedical, biological, natural and public health sciences along with scholarly inquiry in the humanities and humanistic social sciences for the summer.

The program highly recommends scholars from 1) racial and ethnic groups that have been shown to be underrepresented in graduate education, 2) scholars with disabilities, 3) scholars from disadvantaged backgrounds such as first-generation college students, scholars who grew up in US rural areas, or scholars from low socioeconomic (SES) status backgrounds, and 4) scholars who identify as women in certain STEM fields to apply. Additionally, scholars who have participated in NIH-RISE, NIH-IMSD, Mellon Mays, McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program, OR who are first-generation college scholars who participated in Upward Bound, Talent Search, Educational Opportunities Centers, or similar programs are also encouraged to apply. All who qualify for the eligibility criteria listed below are welcome to apply.

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About the Program

The 2024 LGS-SOAR Program will be a 10-week summer learning experience. LGS-SOAR scholars will participate in Professional Development and Research Ethics Sessions with the LGS-SOAR Leadership team. LGS-SOAR provides an opportunity to build your professional network and have a targeted experience that will help prepare you for graduate school in all fields of studies offered at the Laney Graduate School. The sessions will include topics such as:

Making the Most Out of Your Summer Experience

Graduate-Level Research Papers, Proposals, and Presentations

Developing My IDP and More

Applying to Graduate School? (or Not)

All students who have an interest in applying to and attending a doctoral program at Emory University's Laney Graduate School are encouraged to apply. Applicants must also fit these criteria:

• Must NOT be graduating before December 2024.
• Must be on track to graduate by June 2027.
• U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA recipients, undocumented scholars, and international scholars are all eligible to apply.
• Program Requirements
• All applicants must complete an application by January 25, 2024, at 11:59 PM EST.
• Attend and participate fully during the entire program (May 29 – August 2, 2024).