Emory University Summer Undergraduate Program in Renal Research (SUPERR)

Learn more about the SUPERR program

SUPERR will expose undergraduate students to current questions in KUH diseases being investigated by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) supported investigators at Emory University. Students will participate in a 10-week didactic and laboratory-based experiential program on the Emory University Atlanta campus to advance their knowledge of nephrology, urology, and hematology research.

Benefits

  • $6,000 stipend
  • Mentoring by research and/or clinical faculty
  • Hands-on training in established research laboratories (minimum of 37 hours of independent research per week)
  • Classroom training in ethical conduct of research
  • Didactic training including journal club and related seminars and training opportunities
  • Experience in presentation of scientific findings at the NIDDK sponsored Summer Student Research Symposium either in Bethesda, MD at the National Institutes of Health or one of the grant program locations at no cost to the student
  • [Optional] Shadowing at a hospital Nephrology Fellow Clinic 
  • [Optional] Kidney MAPS Health Fair with SUPERR students

Eligibility

Participants must:

  • Be undergraduate students in the biomedical sciences (graduating seniors are not eligible)
  • Be US Citizens or Permanent Residents/Green Card Holders
  • Not enroll in courses at Emory or other neighboring Universities or commit to any internship or experience that overlaps with the SUPERR schedule.

Key dates

Application deadline: January 18, 2027

Program duration: May 24 to July 30, 2027

Contact Melanie Elder at mvelder@emory.edu with any questions.