The Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) is a signature program of the College of Graduate Studies. Undergraduate students, usually rising juniors and seniors, from all over the country come to MUSC for a PAID 10-week, research-intensive experience. A customized didactic program introduces students to foundational and cutting-edge concepts in biomedical science and either neuroscience, cancer biology, or cardiovascular biology. The keystone of the program, however, is an immersive research experience in an MUSC laboratory. In addition, a number of social events foster a sense of community, and students present their research in a celebratory symposium at the end of the program. Finally, SURP participants can receive up to 15 credits at their home institution.

The College of Graduate Studies Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences degree is dedicated to providing training in foundational and discipline-specific content, research ethics and critical thinking, the scientific method, and effective communication. Completion of this degree offers opportunities in academic institutions, industry, government agencies, and administrative positions for individuals who wish to pursue careers as independent researchers, educators, administrators, or other positions requiring a terminal degree. Biomedical training is offered in the areas of addiction science, biochemistry, bioengineering, biomedical imaging, biostatistics, cancer biology, cellular biology, developmental biology, drug discovery, epidemiology, genetics and genomics, immunology and inflammation, microbiology, mitochondrial biology, RNA/DNA structure and function, neuroscience, oral health sciences, pathology, pharmacology, proteomics, lipidomics, glycomics, regenerative medicine, stem and iPS cell biology, virology, and many others. The first-year curriculum offers an entire academic year for Ph.D. students to explore all graduate training programs before selecting a program and research area. The curriculum consists of interactive and comprehensive didactic units, self-selected laboratory rotations, and seminars to set the stage for your research career. The current stipend for Ph.D. candidates is $34,000 plus paid tuition and health insurance.

Applications for the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) Program are now open for the 2023 Fall Term. Applications are due Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Apply at https://science.osti.gov/wdts/suli/How-to-Apply? Are you an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) or recent graduate who completed an associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in STEM? ?Do you want to develop and hone your research skills at a national laboratory while learning from some of our nation’s best scientists and engineers?? Then the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program is for you.? As a SULI participant, you’ll gain valuable hands-on research experience and build your professional network while collaborating on an exciting project under the guidance of a mentor.? You will also have opportunities to present your research to your mentors and peers, join in social activities, and engage in a variety of professional development activities to enhance your career skills.?? ? Learn more about SULI and get your questions answered by program managers and lab representatives! A total of two informational workshops will be held for SULI. One workshop will provide an overview of the program’s application process and requirements. The second workshop will include a panel discussion featuring SULI and other DOE internship program alumni. Note: attendance at the first workshop is not required to attend the second workshop. 1st workshop: August 10, 2023 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm EDT (register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsd-ugqjwrE1yMv9Qi0bw2Sd4czil7QO8) 2nd workshop: September 6, 2023 from 2:00 – 3:00 pm EDT (register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItcu2gqT8oEkyzGwWVk1dzwCcbsQg6WT0) The SULI program is sponsored and managed by the Department of Energy (DOE) / Office of Science’s Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) program in collaboration with 17 DOE national laboratories and facilities across the U.S.???

Applications for the Community College Internships (CCI) Program are now open for the 2024 Spring Term. Applications are due Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. EDT. ? Apply at https://science.osti.gov/wdts/cci/How-to-Apply?? ? Are you a community college student pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math?? Do you want to develop and hone your technical skills at a national laboratory while learning from some of our nation’s best scientists, engineers, and technicians???? ? Then the Community College Internships (CCI) program is for you.? As a CCI participant, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience in a technical project and build your professional network under the guidance of a mentor.? You will also have opportunities to present your work to your mentors and peers, join in social activities, and engage in a variety of professional development activities to enhance your career skills.? ? Learn more about CCI and get your questions answered by program managers and lab representatives! A total of two informational workshops will be held for CCI. One workshop will provide an overview of the program’s application process and requirements. The second workshop will include a panel discussion featuring CCI and other DOE internship program alumni. Note: attendance at the first workshop is not required to attend the second workshop. 1st workshop: August 2, 2023 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm EDT (register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsc-2gpz0vGi75XHQ7W9r0c6GwIwALqEE) 2nd workshop: September 6, 2023 from 2:00 – 3:00 pm EDT (register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItcu2gqT8oEkyzGwWVk1dzwCcbsQg6WT0) The CCI program is sponsored and managed by the Department of Energy (DOE) / Office of Science’s Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) program in collaboration with 16 DOE national laboratories and facilities across the U.S.?