CIC- Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP)

The Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) is a gateway to graduate education at Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) universities. A list of the univerisities involved is here. The goal of the program is to increase the number of underrepresented students who pursue graduate study and research careers. SROP helps prepare undergraduates for graduate study through intensive research experiences with faculty mentors and enrichment activities.

Now in its 28th year, SROP celebrates the achievements of its alumni. To date, 610 program alumni have earned a Ph.D. degree and are now preparing the next generation of SROP scholars as mentors and teachers. Thousands of others have completed graduate training and are pursuing successful careers in government, business, and non-profit agencies.

You can begin exploring programs and research opportunities today to prepare for the application process. Follow the link above to “Campus Profiles” to learn more about participating programs.

Watch the “Applying to CIC SROP” video to get started!

Please note: The SROP program is not for students pursuing professional degrees such as law, medical, and MBA degrees. Students who have completed an undergraduate degree are not eligible. Students wishing to participate in SROP must meet all of the following criteria: Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale) Be a citizen or a permanent resident of the U.S. Be enrolled in a degree-granting program at a college or university in the United States, Puerto Rico, or other U.S. territory Have completed at least two semesters of undergraduate education by the time of the summer experience Have at least one semester of undergraduate education remaining after completing the summer research experience Have a strong interest in pursuing a Ph.D. Selected participants will be expected to complete 40 hours of research each week. Participants must be willing to devote full-time to the program during the eight- to 10-week session. Due to the intense research schedule, SROP participants are not allowed to work an additional job during the summer program.