Trainees accepted to the MUSC SURP are matched with a graduate faculty mentor whose research focus is as close to the trainees’ interests as possible. However, our primary goal is to provide you with a research experience in an area of the biomedical sciences that will not only give you a broad view into the world of a researcher but also enhance your scientific perspective and provide you with important “hands-on” experience beyond what you receive in your undergraduate curriculum. In addition to working with a faculty mentor, our trainees are supported by a research team. This team may consist of graduate students, post-docs, medical students, research scientists and other undergraduate or high school students.

As an MUSC SURP trainee, you are enrolled in the course CGS 761 “Laboratory Observation and Apprenticeship” and will receive 15 credit hours on an MUSC transcript after successfully completing the SURP program. Students returning for a second summer receive 10 credit hours.

• Enrolled full time and in good standing in an accredited baccalaureate program at the time of application
• Must be able to complete the entire 10 weeks of the program - May 28, 2024 – August 2, 2024
• Prior research experience and a GPA of 3.2 or higher are preferred (minimum GPA of 3.0 is required)
• Priority is given to rising juniors and seniors with a strong interest in pursuing graduate studies
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident