Cystic Fibrosis Summer Research Program (CF-SURP)

In order to engage and empower students at the undergraduate and medical stages of training, specifically to offer an opportunity for students who are not otherwise exposed to research and are interested in pursuing careers in CF-related research.

Up to 8 students will be accepted into this CF-focused, paid summer program, running from June 2 to July 25, 2025, to work with faculty affiliated with the UAB Gregory Fleming James Cystic Fibrosis Research Center. CF SURP students will be given the opportunity to learn a wide range of research skills, with the potential option of a clinical or clinical research shadowing experience for up to 5 days. Students will receive a stipend.

Affiliated faculty members and their associated research projects are listed here: https://www.uab.edu/medicine/cysticfibrosis/about/research-base. Applicants with interest in a specific lab may email for more information: sbirket@uab.edu.

Applications will be due February 28, 2025.

Eligibility Requirements:
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Open to Rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors (not graduating before December 2024)

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To apply to our program, please complete the 2025 Clinical and Research Undergraduate Summer Programs Application.