Entry ID: PR-88475
The Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) at Purdue University is a pathway to graduate education, designed to help prepare non-Purdue undergraduate students for graduate studies. The program is part of the Big Ten Academic Alliance and offers eight weeks of intensive research experience under the mentorship of Purdue faculty, open to participants from all academic disciplines.
Eligibility Requirements
- Citizenship/Residency: Must be a U.S. citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee; Canadian-born tribal members meeting the Jay Treaty of 1794 criteria may also be eligible. International students are not eligible.
- Enrollment: Must be enrolled in a degree-granting program at a college or university in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or another U.S. territory, other than Purdue University — current Purdue students are not eligible to apply.
- Academic Standing: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; entering junior or senior year of college with at least one semester of undergraduate education remaining after SROP. Priority given to applicants with no prior research experience.
- Graduate Interest: Must demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing a Master's or Ph.D. at Purdue University.
- Application Materials: Big Ten Academic Alliance application including transcripts, two faculty letters of recommendation, and three statements (university selection, research, and personal).
For thorough eligibility and selection information, visit the official website or contact the organizers directly.
