Application Information
Application Deadline
February 15 at midnight is the application deadline. However, we admit on a rolling basis, so getting your application in before then is optimal.Â
Application to the LSSURP
Admissions Process
The LSSURP receives more than 400 applications each year and from that group, around 70 students are selected.Â
Some LSSURP programs (see list below) admit on a rolling basis, so early submission of your application is encouraged.
Admits on Rolling basis
- Heart, Lung, and Blood
- Cancer Research, Education and Training Experience
- Pre-MSTP
- PharmacoNeuroImmunology
Does NOT admit on Rolling basis
- Neuroscience and Neuroscience Addiction
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- TREM
Important Dates
Early November |
Application Opens |
February 15th, at Midnight |
Final Deadline for all application materials. |
February 15th – April 15th |
Notification of all applicants in one of the following categories;
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May 15th |
Final decisions sent to all remaining alternates. |
June 3rd – August 12th |
LSSURP Summer Program |
Eligibility Requirements
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Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent residentÂ
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Must be an undergraduate student attending an accredited 2 or 4 year institution full time
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Must be interested in pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in the Life Sciences
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Applicant must be able to commit full time to our program. All students are required to attend every day of the program and to work for a full 8-hourday. You will not be allowed to take time off during the work week for family vacations, classes, part-time jobs, or other appointments.
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We strongly encourage students whose backgrounds encompass diversity to apply
How to Apply
The online application has 8 sections including demographics, academic, placement preferences, faculty recommendations, a personal statement, a biographical sketch, a diversity statement, and a place to upload an unofficial transcript. Each section must be completed before you move onto the next. You are able to select up to 3 programs to apply to and rank them in order of preference.Â
Find a

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To begin the application, you must first register at this link. ONLY REGISTER ONCE. Once you register, you will receive an email with a link to the online application.
Complete the online application at this link. You will not have access to your application once submitted, if you login again, you will only see a blank application.
If you have any questions about the application please see the Frequently Asked Questions page, then email lssurp@umn.edu!