UC Berkeley Integrative Biology Summer Undergraduate Research Experience
The Integrative Biology Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) is intended to support scholars who demonstrate passion to engage in original, hands-on research and explore graduate school opportunities with IB faculty. The IB SURE is built around three pillars: (1) a sense of community among scholars; (2) engagement with original research; and (3) mentorship.
SURE participants have the opportunity to:
Engage in an 10-week mentored summer research experience
A four day field experience at the Hastings Reserve
Attend a series of co-curricular research and professional development workshops and seminars
Receive guidance about graduate school opportunities, including application support
Expand one’s personal and professional community network
Present at the end of summer research symposium
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Enrolled full-time at a four-year college or university. Rising juniors will be given preference.
- Must have completed at least one course in biology and chemistry before applying.
- Able to show proof of health insurance for the duration of the program.
Eligible Scholars
- Advanced undergraduate students
- Masters students
- Recent graduates
- current college seniors are eligible to apply.
Scholars from the following groups are especially encouraged to apply:
- Black
- Latine
- Indigenous
- Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)
- Gender minorities
- Disabled students
- First generation college students
- California residents that are US citizens and/or students who attended high school in California
For thorough eligibility and selection information, visit the official website or contact the organizers directly.