Summer Undergraduate Research Experience

Sure Students

The University of South Dakota and Sanford Research is home to the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE), a unique opportunity for American Indian undergraduate students to receive hands-on research experience and mentoring in a cross-disciplinary training program (biomedical or behavioral research).

Experience includes:
  • Research seminars
  • Shadowing opportunities
  • Lab tours
  • Group BBQs and campouts
  • Dinner and other informal group events
No previous research experience needed.
10 week, full-time, paid internship
 
SURE builds students’ capacity to conduct independent research while preparing them with greater skills and ideas to develop their future career paths.

This program helps American Indian undergraduates explore their interest in pursuing careers in the health science professions and in health disparities research.

Read our 2011 and 2012 newsletters to find profiles of past students and their projects.

Listen to our radio advertisement.

“I was able to see all the steps that were taken to conduct research and learn how to put on a proper scientific study!”  – SURE 2012 Intern

 
Criteria:
  • Must be an American Indian Undergraduate student (must not graduate before summer)
  • Focus: Must have an interest in healthcare, healthcare research or health disparities.

To apply, you will need the following:

  • Completed application
  • Resume: You can find a basic resume template here (upload with application)
  • Letter of Recommendation from an instructor or mentor (upload or email)
  • College transcripts, official or unofficial (upload or email)

If you would rather email your resume, letter of recommendation and college transcripts, please email them to: SURE@sanfordhealth.org.

Applications Due March 1st, 2013

“The intern in my lab was wonderful!  Her level of independence significantly
contributed to our success this summer.” – SURE 2011 Mentor

For more information, or to ask questions, please contact:
 
Jen Prasek
Center for Health Outcomes and Prevention Research
2301 E. 60th Street N.
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
 
Phone: (605) 312-6208
 
2012 SURE Students Presented at the 3rd Annual Student Research Symposium at Sanford Research/USD

 

 Sanford SURE
2012 SURE Students Presented at the 3rd Annual 
Student Research Symposium at Sanford Research/USD

 

SURE student Char Green reads over materials during the Graduate/Medical School Opportunities and Scholarship Opportunities seminar. SURE has weekly seminars covering topics around health disparities research and professional development.

Sanford SURE

 

 Sanford SURE Poster
SURE students have meetings with the SURE coordinator and their mentor to set their goals, outline their activities, and track their progress throughout the summer.

 

 Genevive won 1st place for her poster on the effect of hyperglycemia and the matenal diet on neonatal fatty acid profiles.
 SURE students, friends and family got to know each other at our first BBQ

 

  Sanford SURE
 SURE students, friends and family got to know each other at our first BBQ at McKennan Park. Matt shows great form at a friendly bean bag game.

 

  SURE offers a variety of research experiences! During the summer of 2012, Noelani Villa often traveled to SD reservations to recruit participants and collect data for community-based projects.