SURA Membership by the Numbers
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Jefferson Lab: World’s Largest Community of Nuclear Physicists
U.S. Ph.D.’s in nuclear physics did their research at JLab
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SURA News and Events
SURA Welcomes Purdue University to Member Consortium
Washington, D.C. – The Southeastern Universities Research Association (SURA) has admitted Purdue University as its newest member institution, joining fifty-six other research universities in the consortium. Approved by the SURA Board of Directors in spring 2026,...
Celebrating the Start of SURATech Leadership at Jefferson Lab
Washington, D.C. – This month, the Southeastern Universities Research Association (SURA) began a new phase of leadership at Jefferson Lab under SURATech, a strategic partnership with Virginia Tech designed to lead the laboratory’s next chapter. To commemorate the...
UGA Bioinformatics Student Selected for 2026 AIBS/SURA Policy Fellowship
Washington, D.C. – The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) and the Southeastern Universities Research Association (SURA) are pleased to announce that Olivia Asher has been selected for the 2026 AIBS/SURA Public Policy Fellowship. This professional...
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