AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
SUPPORTING UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCES
Are you interested in a career in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or medicine related to Cardiovascular Disease?
The American Heart Association SURE is a unique summer research program that supports individuals from underrepresented groups who are interested in pursuing a career in the fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) and want to help address inequities in health care delivery and outcomes related to the mission of the AHA. The program at LSUHS takes place over 8 weeks during the summer and provides a valuable mentored research experience in cardiovascular disease to undergraduate students. Additional benefits include a $6,000 stipend, travel expenses and a stipend for housing, the opportunity to attend AHA Scientific Sessions with all expenses paid, and special programming events to network with other students and AHA scientific leaders.
Become an AHA SURE Scholar!
Deadline to apply closes February 10, 2025.
Important AHA SURE Program Dates
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Closes February 10, 2025
PROGRAM DATES
June 9 - August 1, 2025
LOCATION
The experience will be held in person on the LSU Health Shreveport Campus:
1501 Kings Highway,
Shreveport, LA 71103
AHA SURE Program Benefits
- Stipend of $6,000
- Stipend for housing in the area
- Travel Expenses
- Attend the annual AHA Scientific Sessions conference held the following November with all expenses paid
Have Questions about AHA SURE? Contact us.
Dr. Karen Stokes, PhD / AHA SURE Program Director
Email: Karen.Stokes@lsuhs.edu
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