Summer Undergraduate Research Institute

The VMI Summer Undergraduate Research Institute (SURI) enhances academic excellence on Post and elevates academic programs to national standing among our peer institutions.  The program interfaces with all research-related activities that take place at VMI during the summer, including the independent chemistry and biology research programs.  SURI provides an opportunity for cadets from all departments to participate in summer research activities.

Research pairs are each comprised of one VMI cadet and one VMI faculty mentor, with the cadet being the principal investigator. Cadets and mentors participating in the program each receive a taxable award. Faculty and cadets from all VMI academic departments are encouraged to apply.

SURI expands VMI cadet-mentor research activities during the summer, which is the most advantageous time for conducting investigative projects. In addition to the mentored research projects, SURI sponsors an orientation, guest speakers, library instruction, and a concluding symposium with presentations by the cadet researchers. 

 ANNOUNCEMENT: Writing Center Workshop "How to Write a Winning SURI Proposal" 

 Eligibility and Requirements 

May 21-July 26, 2013 Application Deadlines:

Interdisciplinary and service-oriented proposals: Monday, February 11, 2013

Traditional SURI proposals: Friday, February 15, 2013

 SURI Department Chair Support Form   

SURI Faculty Mentor Support Form   

Sample proposals by academic division:

Engineering
Liberal Arts
Sciences 

Contacts 

Mrs. Patricia Hardin, Program Coordinator

LTC Keith Kline, Director of Undergraduate Research

SURI is organized by the VMI Center for Undergraduate Research (V-CUR) and sponsored by the Jackson-Hope Fund, The VMI Research Laboratories, and URS.

SURI is supported in part by the Jackson-Hope Fund.