Summer Research Institute

Program Attributes include:

• A stipend of $5,000
• Six units of upper-division undergraduate course credit (tuition and fees paid by the Graduate College)
• A writing course designed to help with the basics of writing a research paper and creating graduate application materials 
• A UA Faculty mentor in your chosen field of study (may or may not be available for in person meetings)
  NOTE: we have a team of staff members to support scholars to achieve the objectives of the summer program
• Coursework and workshops on organizing research, research ethics, public speaking/communication skills training, creating and presenting an outstanding research poster, and crafting a successful graduate school application
• The opportunity to join with like-minded scholars in preparation for graduate school

All students that meet the following criteria may apply.  Students who have faced challenges in gaining access to higher education, e.g. pell eligible, first-generation college students are highly encouraged to apply. SRI is open to UArizona and non-UArizona students.

To qualify for this program, students must have:

• Academic status of and undergraduate rising junior or senior
• Enrollment during the previous year in an accredited four year university or community college
• U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residence or Refugee status
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Time to commit to a full-time schedule of 40 hours a week

The Summer Research Institute seeks to provide you an opportunity to engage in research with a professor in your field at the University of Arizona. SRI students will most likely be invited to participate in your mentor's ongoing research project or a focused project will be discussed.  

The research objectives of the program are substantial and will require your full-time commitment. You will be expected to work on your research project and writing class for a total of 40 hours a week and attend required workshops and seminars.