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Summer Research Opportunities Program


Ohio State University’s Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) is 9-weeks in length starting May 31  and ending July 28, 2023. 

If you have questions regarding your Ohio State’s Summer Research Opportunities Program, please contact the Graduate School via email.


 

The Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) at Ohio State is designed to help historically underrepresented students explore opportunities for graduate study and academic careers. Over the course of nine weeks during the summer, Ohio State SROP participants will conduct research with a faculty mentor on a topic of mutual interest, and participate in activities crucial to preparation for graduate school, including a professional development series.  At the end of the summer program, participants present their research at the Research Symposium to faculty, staff, and summer scholars.

Want to know more about our Summer Research Opportunities Program for summer 2023?  Please click on the links to learn how to get involved.

SROP Student Overview Video

SROP Faculty and Staff Overview Video

 

SROP is affiliated with the Big Ten Academic Alliance.

More information about SROP Apply for SROP

Eligibility

All historically underrepresented undergraduates who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and meet the criteria listed in the qualifications section below are eligible to participate in the program. The selection process targets groups underrepresented in graduate education. 

Qualifications 

Applicants must have completed at least one-third of the credit hours required for their undergraduate major, exclusive of the General Education Curriculum (GEC) requirement, by June of the application year. They also must have at least one semester/one-quarter of enrollment remaining after the program ends, a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above at the time of application, and an interest in pursuing graduate school at The Ohio State University. 

Participants receive a stipend for their involvement. 

Applying

Click here to apply.

When applying to Ohio State SROP, we recommend: 

  • Apply to the program early; we review applications on a rolling basis, beginning in November 
  • Submit all applications materials in advance of the deadlines. Letters of recommendation should be requested well in advance of the submission deadlines. 

Personal Statement 

Your personal statement should include, 

  • Your interest in pursuing a graduate degree 
  • Steps you have taken to prepare for graduate school 
  • Why you choose your area of study 
  • Your career goals 
  • Key factors shaping your academic pursuits 

Statement of Research Interest 

Your statement of interest should include 

  • your research interests 
  • your research experience and training 
  • your relevant academic coursework 
  • why you would like to conduct research 
  • what you would like to do in the future with your research