Contact:
Karla Smith
Program Coordinator, Diversity Initiatives
Email: karlasmith@arizona.edu
The University of Arizona
Graduate College
Summer Research Institute
PO Box 210066
Tucson, AZ 85721-0066
The Summer Research Institute (SRI) offers you an outstanding opportunity to learn how to conduct research, enjoy your summer, and prepare for graduate studies at the University of Arizona (U of A), a highly-ranked Research Extensive (Research I) Land Grant institution with a large multicultural student body and over 200 graduate programs in a myriad of fields. The program, fully sponsored by the University of Arizona, has been in existence for 29 years. Over 75% of participants have continued on to graduate, medical, law and other post-baccalaureate programs, both at the University of Arizona and at other prestigious universities. Many have already obtained a graduate or professional degree. The purpose of SRI is:
- To provide you with the opportunity to work with faculty on a research project.
- To give you an understanding of the approaches, issues, and research methodologies in your chosen field.
- To encourage you to consider advanced study in the discipline of your choice at the University of Arizona.
- To prepare you to be competitive in the graduate application process and beyond.
- To enhance leadership skills through personal development workshops and interaction with peers.
This program runs June through August (10 weeks) over the summer; 40 hrs/week.
2025 Dates: June 9 - August 14
Program Attributes include:
- A stipend of $5,000
- Six units of upper-division, undergraduate course credit (tuition and fees paid by the Graduate College); 3 units of Directed Research and 3 units of Technical Writing.
- A UA Faculty mentor in your chosen field of study.
- A team of staff members that 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.
Students who have faced challenges in gaining access to higher education, e.g. pell eligible, first-generation college students, etc. are highly encouraged to apply. SRI is open to U of A and non-U of A students.
To qualify for this program, students must have:
- Academic status of an undergraduate rising junior or senior (graduate fall 2025 or later).
- Enrolled 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 (SRI) seeks to provide you an opportunity to engage in research with a professor in your field of study at the University of Arizona. SRI students are generally invited to participate in their mentor's ongoing research project.
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 (approximately 30 hrs/wk), participate in your writing class, and attend required workshops/seminars for a total of 40 hours a week.
"I am glad I was given the chance to participate; it truly changed my life and opened doors for me."
-SRI Alumni
