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Summer Cohort-Based Undergraduate Research Experience (SCURE)
About SCURE
The Summer Cohort-Based Undergraduate Research Experience (SCURE) is a 10-week immersive research program supported by the Alaska IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (AK INBRE). SCURE provides undergraduate students with hands-on experience in biomedical and health-related research while emphasizing the One Health framework—integrating human, animal, and environmental health perspectives. The program is designed to help students develop critical thinking, technical skills, and confidence in a collaborative scientific setting. This mechanism is currently closed. It will reopen next year.
Program Structure
SCURE operates as a cohort-based learning experience, where students work full-time from mid-May through late July under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Participants are actively involved in ongoing research projects, contributing to experimental design, data collection, and scientific communication. Alongside lab work, students engage in professional development workshops and networking activities that connect them with mentors, peers, and Alaska’s broader research community.
Award Information and Requirements
AK INBRE will make one SCURE award annually. If multiple strong applications are received, additional funding may be requested to support more cohorts.
- Each SCURE must include a minimum of four undergraduate students.
- Preference is given to SCUREs that utilize INBRE Core Resources (see AK INBRE Core and Project Areas).
- Applicants are encouraged to design projects that can produce data for future grant proposals or peer-reviewed publications.
AK INBRE will solicit student applications through the FiRE program, and SCURE awardees will have the opportunity to review and help select student participants.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed at monthly INBRE leadership meetings. A complete application includes:
- Name, date, and website of the conference or event
- Presentation or poster title, if applicable
- A description of how the activity supports INBRE’s One Health theme
- Department general fund number for UA applicants
- A letter of support for postdocs or staff applicants
Applicants are encouraged to apply at least two months before the activity to allow adequate time for review and processing.
How to Apply
Faculty members or research mentors interested in leading a SCURE should submit a proposal to AK INBRE outlining the research focus, mentoring plan, and student learning outcomes. The proposal should describe how the SCURE aligns with the One Health theme and detail the intended use of INBRE Core Resources. Application materials and submission deadlines are posted on the AK INBRE website.
Please read the full Funding Opportunity announcement for all details and how to submit your proposal.