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Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates

The USC Viterbi Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) is an 8-week summer residential research program at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. The program provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects with academic-industry collaboration under the mentorship of Viterbi faculty and Ph.D. students. 

What's Included

  • $5,200 stipend for the 8-week program 
  • Campus housing
  • Travel to and from Los Angeles
  • Summer health insurance
  • Educational and social activities
  • End-of-program poster session



Positive consideration will be given to students from historically underrepresented backgrounds. The program allows participants to develop skill sets in research toward their long-term career goals. Participants also will engage in professional network opportunities and build relationships that will expand their academic and professional horizons. The overarching goal of SURE is to help students develop an understanding of research in engineering disciplines, and prepare students with skills for successful academic careers in engineering graduate programs.

Application Deadline: February 10, 2023