Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) at The Ohio State University

May 24, 2016 - July 30, 2016.

What is SROP?

The Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) at Ohio State is a summer research experience designed to help historically underrepresented undergraduates explore opportunities for graduate study. Participants work with a faculty mentor within their area of study and begin to develop a collegate-mentor relationship that is crucial to success in graduate school.

The program provides research experiences across the university to eligible students and allows for a meaningful, realistic assessment of their interest in graduate study. We promote and support the student/professor relationship that is so crucial to success in graduate school and beyond. The program offers a weekly professional development workshop and a culminating research conference where students present their work to members of the university community.

SROP Highlights

• Students conduct original research under the supervision of a faculty mentor
• 2 semester credits
• Workshops on topics including research writing, financing, and applying to graduate school, presenting research, and GRE preparation
• Work one-on-one with Graduate School staff to prepare graduate applications and identify potential sources for graduate funding
• Oral and written presentations of research projects
• Earn a $3000 stipend
• Receive campus room and board

SROP Eligibility Requirements

• Students must be at least one of the following: African-American, Native American, or Latino/Hispanic, First generation or low income students
• Rising Junior or Senior
• Citizen or a permanent resident of the U.S.
• 3.0 or higher G.P.A.
• Interest in pursuing a Ph.D. or terminal graduate degree

SROP Application Process

• Applications available online at https://www.cic.net/students/srop/introduction beginning November 1, 2015.
• Contact Ana'Brown or Jesse Goliath via email at gradrecruit@osu.edu to coordinate the application process.
• The 2016 OSU SROP Experience is May 24, 2016- July 30, 2016.

Application Deadline

Applications must be submitted by Monday, February 8, 2016.

Supplemental materials will be accepted until March 1, 2016.

Questions and Comments? Email: gradrecruit@osu.edu .

Ohio State is a member of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC)- a consortium of the Big Ten universities and the University of Chicago. SROP is one of several CIC cooperative programs that enrich and strengthen the educational experiences of students.