Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) at the Hormel Institute
We are excited to announce that Gustavus has partnered with the Hormel Institute, and thanks to generous donors, to secure three SURE internship positions specific for Gustavus students. To be considered for the SURE program, you need to complete the Hormel SURE application by February 2, 2025. If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Nienow at anienow@gustavus.edu.
Hormel SURE Program Information
The Hormel SURE program website can be found here. The SURE program runs from Tuesday, May 27, 2025 – Friday, August 1, 2025.
SURE Admission Requirements
You can apply for the SURE program if you:
Required Qualifications
- Registered undergraduate student at a four-year college or university
- Pursuing a science related undergraduate degree at a four-year college or University.
Preferred Qualifications
- Students entering their Junior or Senior year of undergraduate studies.
- 3.0 minimum GPA.
- Previous coursework or lab experiences in Chemistry and/or Biology.
- Community involvement & leadership experience.
- Preference is given to applicants entering their Junior or Senior year of undergraduate studies.
How To Apply
Apply by Submitting:
- Current résumé or CV
- Undergraduate school transcripts- please upload in pdf or unofficial format
- 2 letters of recommendation from college professors, mentors or supervisors (upload them directly to application site)
- Personal essay; describing your academic and career goals, interest in science education or health/medical research, how you will benefit from the SURE internship program, what you want to learn or accomplish from this program, any research experience you have had, if applicable, and any personal challenges you have faced that have influenced your life and/or academic career. (1 page maximum)
Student positions are a form of financial support while pursuing an education at the University of Minnesota.
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a résumé.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your “My Job Applications” page and uploading documents in the “My Cover Letters and Attachments” section.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.
Experience Information
- Sponsor
- Hormel Institute
- Start Date
- May 27, 2025
- End Date
- Aug 1, 2025
- Apply By
- Feb 2, 2025
- Website
- hi.umn.edu/sureinternships