SURE Program: Eligibility
I am a first-year student, can I apply to your program?
Yes.
Why does the application say the program "targets sophomores, juniors and seniors" and not first-year students?
Many available projects require students who have completed sophomore-level coursework and beyond.
Are graduating seniors (seniors that will graduate at the end of the Spring quarter/semester preceding SURE, or in the summmer) eligible?
The program is designed to support students currently enrolled in an undergraduate program. You are not eligible for SURE if your bachelor's degree has been awarded by the time the program starts.
Is the SURE program open to students who are not American citizens?
SURE funding is available to US citizens and permanent residents. Some international students may be eligible as follows:
International students enrolled in Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education (ARCHE) institution are eligible for funding. Please visit the Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education's website to determine if your institution is a member. If so, proceed with your application as noted for all external applicants.
International students not attending ARCHE institutions are eligible to apply ONLY if their home institution directly pays their stipend and housing as well as processes all necessary paperwork to ensure the student is lawfully in residence. Assuming the student is a competitive candidate, and that laboratory and housing space are available, we will do our best to place the student in our program. Note that funding availability alone does not guarantee a position: all applicants must be competitive as determined by the selections committee. Please contact the program director if you have any questions.