SURA Membership by the Numbers
SURA Members
%
HBCU/MSI Members
R1 or R2 members
Ph.D.’s in 2023
National Academies Members
Annual Research Expenditures
Jefferson Lab: World’s Largest Community of Nuclear Physicists
U.S. Ph.D.’s in nuclear physics did their research at JLab
Employees at Jefferson Lab
Jefferson Lab Revenue, FY2022
Economic output
Active users at JLab
Patents, since founding
SURA News and Events
Scientist Spotlight: SURA Postdoc Researcher Natalia Quinteros Casaverde
As a child, Dr. Natalia Quinteros Casaverde dreamed of becoming an explorer, traveling the world and surveying natural beauty. Today, her camera roll captures scenes straight from those childhood aspirations: lush landscapes, far-off destinations, and photos of...
SURA Members Convene at Jefferson Lab for 2026 Annual Members Meeting
On September 23-24, 2026, more than forty leaders from across SURA and its member institutions gathered at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility in Newport News, VA for the 2026 SURA Annual Members Meeting. The two-day meeting built on a shared investment...
Incoming STEM PhD Students Selected by SURA for 2026 Graduate Awards
Washington, D.C. – The Southeastern Universities Research Association (SURA) has selected four student researchers as recipients of the 2026 SURA Graduate Awards: Courtney Boyd, Ahanab Anab, Haobo Cui, and Liam Babcock. The award recognizes incoming doctoral students...
Our Leadership Team
“From pioneering collaborations that established world-class research facilities like Jefferson Lab to driving innovation in cutting-edge fields, SURA’s legacy is a testament to the power of partnership— our future holds even greater promise for advancing science and education in the Nation.”
– Sean Hearne, President and CEO