Summer Undergraduate Research in the Environmental Sciences (SURES)

The Summer Undergraduate Research in the Environmental Sciences (SURES) is an 8-week funded summer research program run by the Yale Institute for Biospheric Studies. Participants conduct original research with a YIBS-affiliated faculty mentor, receive training in research skills (including R, scientific writing, and responsible conduct), and may develop projects into senior theses or publications. On-campus activities include lab tours, discussion groups, and visits to the Yale Peabody Museum, supplemented by occasional local outings.

Dormitory housing and meals; $5,500 stipend; travel expenses to and from campus; coverage of research expenses; training curriculum and faculty mentorship; lab and museum tours.

Rising juniors and seniors at 4-year colleges and universities are eligible; applications from students at 2-year undergraduate programs will also be considered. Graduating seniors, graduate students, and Yale students are not eligible.

Submit an application form with a resume and a 1-page personal statement by the stated deadline; projects are selected from a listed set of available projects.