SROP 2009

SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM
2010 SROP at UIC


The Graduate College at UIC is pleased to announce that applications are
now available for the 2010 Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP).
Applications will be accepted until February 26, 2010. The 2010 program
dates are June 2- July 31, 2010.

SROP is the gateway to graduate education at universities throughout the
country. Students underrepresented in graduate study are invited to apply
for a summer program designed to enhance their academic and research
skills by working one-on-one with a faculty mentor from UIC . All SROP
students on the UIC campus meet weekly as a group for educational
enrichment activities and special seminars. Participants from all of the
campuses will come together in July for the annual SROP Conference at
Ohio State University. Students receive special training from senior
level doctoral students and also receive free GRE preparation. SROP
scholars gain experience as an undergraduate to put them at an advantage
as a graduate applicant. At the same time they will earn a $3,500
research award and have most expenses paid during this full time summer
research opportunity. It’s the competitive edge they will need to rank
above the best of the best.

Students wishing to participate in UIC SROP must meet the minimum
eligibility criteria:

* Have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher (4.0 scale)

* Be a citizen or a permanent resident of the U.S.
* Be an undergraduate student 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
* Have at least one semester of undergraduate education remaining after
completing the program
(Graduating seniors are eligible if they have been accepted to a UIC
graduate program for Fall 2010)
* Have a strong interest in pursuing a Ph.D.
Due to the 30-40 hour per week demand of research activities SROP
students are not allowed to take any summer courses or work external
jobs/internships.


If you have any inquiries about the program or the SROP application, feel
free to contact Allen J Bryson SROP Coordinator at the information
below. The application deadline is February 26, 2010.

Take care and please spread the word.


Allen J. Bryson, Coordinator
Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP)
The Graduate College (MC 192)
607 University Hall
601 S. Morgan Street
Chicago IL. 60607-7106
(312) 413-2558 (fax (312) 413-8105