Research Program

Penn State Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP)

Location

Pennsylvania, United States

Level of study

Undergraduate

Cycle

2025/2026

Entry ID PR-56054

At a glance

The Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) at Penn State University is an intensive eight-week research experience designed to prepare talented undergraduate students from underrepresented groups for graduate study and research careers. As part of the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA), SROP provides participants with the opportunity to engage in graduate-level research under the mentorship of Penn State faculty across various disciplines.

Participants collaborate with faculty mentors on research projects, attend research writing seminars, professional development workshops, and engage in social activities. The program culminates in the submission of a scholarly research paper and an oral presentation of research findings.

Who can apply

  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale)
  • Be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident
  • 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.
Read the full eligibility criteria

Contact

Email: gradeduc@psu.edu Phone: (814) 863-1663

114 Kern Graduate Building University Park, PA 16802 United States

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