For Undergraduate Students

The SURE program is a ten-week summer research experience where Emory undergraduates conduct full-time, independent research with a faculty mentor across a wide range of disciplines. Participants receive mentorship, professional development, housing on the Emory campus, and a stipend, with opportunities available on both the Atlanta and Oxford campuses.

The SIRE Program offers first-time Emory undergraduate students a chance to explore research by working as research assistants on faculty-led projects in a variety of fields. Participants gain hands-on experience, develop professional research skills, and receive course credit or federal work-study compensation while joining a supportive community of fellow student researchers.

Emory University’s summer college internship program offers 10- and 12-week options for rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students. To be eligible, students must live in Georgia, be in good academic standing, and commit to the full program while working a flexible schedule on campus.

The SUPERR program at Emory offers a 10-week summer research experience for undergraduates interested in kidney, urology, and hematologic (KUH) diseases. Students gain hands-on lab and clinical experience, mentorship from NIDDK-supported researchers, and professional development, culminating in a national research symposium—all designed to inspire future careers in biomedical research and healthcare.

The Petit Scholars Program offers a year-long research experience for top undergraduate students from Georgia Tech, Emory, and other local colleges, providing hands-on lab work, mentorship, and training in a wide range of biomedical and engineering fields. Scholars work alongside graduate student mentors in IBB labs, gaining valuable research and career skills to prepare for advanced degrees and future careers in science, medicine, and industry.

The INSPIRE program is a 10-week summer research experience at Emory University for undergraduate students from across the country who are interested in infectious diseases research. Participants are matched with mentors, gain hands-on research experience, receive professional development training, and present their work at a research symposium, while mentors also receive training to strengthen their support for future scientists.

The LGS-SOAR Program is a 10-week summer research experience for non-Emory undergraduates interested in pursuing a PhD, offering hands-on, mentored research in fields like biomedical science, public health, and the humanities. Open to students from diverse backgrounds, the program includes academic training, professional development, and graduate school preparation—available both in-person and virtually—designed to build skills, confidence, and a strong foundation for future doctoral study.

The Winship Summer Opportunity in Cancer Research Internship provides a cancer-related summer research experience to college undergraduate students.

Opportunities to intern or shadow at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.