Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP)

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Summer Research Opportunity Program

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity is offering a 10-week research experience for undergraduates during the Summer. The program is open to students from all disciplines.

What is SROP?

The Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) provides University of Louisville undergraduate students an intensive 10-week research experience with a faculty mentor in any discipline (students in the arts and humanities students are particularly encouraged to apply). Students should identify a faculty member who agrees to serve as a research mentor over the summer prior to applying to the program.

This year's deadline to apply is March 10th, and awards will be made before the end of March. The program will run from May 19, 2025 - July 25, 2025 with a Summer Research Showcase to be held on July 25.

The Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) is designed for the advancement of our goal to involve more undergraduate students in research and creative activities. The SROP program is open to all eligible students regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age.

Questions?

For more information, contact Dr. Paul DeMarco, Director, Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity.

“It can be important for students to participate in an undergraduate research opportunity because they’ll see how the content that they’re learning in the classroom can be applied in a real-world setting.” 

Dr. Paul DeMarco, Director

Why participate in SROP?

Earn a Stipend

SROP participants receive a stipend of $3,500 over the 10 weeks, and faculty mentors receive a $500 supply allowance to support the student's SROP project or to provide them with a professional development opportunity.

Participate in Professional Development

In addition to conducting research with a faculty mentor, SROP students will participate in a weekly, virtual professional development program that includes seminars on topics such as time management, resume building, and applying to graduate school.

Present your Research

Students will present a poster on their research accomplishments at a Summer Research Showcase at the end of the 10 week internship. The summer 2025 showcase will be held on July 25, 2025. View photos from the Summer 2024 Research Showcase

Application Process

1

Determine Faculty Mentor

Students should identify a faculty member who agrees to serve as a research mentor over the summer prior to applying to the program.

2

Request a Letter of Support

As part of the application process, your faculty mentor will need to provide a letter of support to be considered for the program.

3

Complete Online Application: Due March 10, 2025

Submit online application through InfoReady

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