HMRI | AHA Supporting Undergraduate Research Experiences

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION SUPPORTING UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCES (AHA SURE)

2025 Program Dates: June 16 – August 8

The American Heart Association (AHA) selected HMRI as a partner in the AHA Supporting Undergraduate Research Experiences (SURE) program. HMRI is the only independent biomedical research institute invited to join the program, typically offered through elite learning institutions.

This program will provide equitable experiences in cardiovascular research for three exceptional students who identify with groups historically underrepresented in STEMM fields—science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine.

Awardees selected for the highly selective AHA SURE program will be mentored in cardiovascular research and neuroscience by HMRI faculty mentors and receive:

$6,000 stipend
Travel expenses (primarily air travel)
Stipend for housing (for non-local students)
Opportunity to attend AHA Scientific Sessions – All expenses paid
Networking and other resources

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Eligibility for Summer 2025

Here are some general eligibility parameters for AHA SURE candidates. Learn more on the AHA website.

Must be from underrepresented communities - Groups eligible include:

Individuals from one or more racial and ethnic groups underrepresented in science, including: Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian/Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
LGBTQ+ individuals
Individuals with disabilities, who are defined as those with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities
Were or currently are eligible for Federal Pell grants
Individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, defined as those who meet two or more of the following criteria:

Were or currently are homeless
Were or currently are in the foster care system
Were eligible for the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program for two or more years
Have/had no parents or legal guardians who completed a bachelor's degree

Must be interested in a healthcare-related field.
Must display exemplary academic performance.
Must be full-time undergraduate, rolling into their sophomore, junior or senior year.
Must be able to dedicate 8-10 weeks between the end of May and mid-August.
Must present at a symposium at the end of the program.
Must attend the 2025 AHA Scientific Session located in New Orleans, LA from November 8 - 10 (All expenses paid by AHA).
Immigration requirements: At time of application, the student must be a United States citizen, or a foreign national holding a student, exchange or permanent resident visa, including an F-1, H1, H1B, J1, PR, TC or TN visa. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status requires additional AHA approval to apply. Send an email to Apply@Heart.org with an explanation of the student's status.