Preprofessional Opportunities

University of Arizona - Summer Research Institute

Details

Category: Summer
Type: Research
Location: Tucson Arizona
Deadline: Early February

Eligibility

- Class standing - US citizen or permanent resident - 3.0 GPA or above - Strong interest in pursuing graduate education, particularly in earning a master’s or PhD.

Description

The University of Arizona Graduate College administers the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Consortium (UROC).  Five of the participating research programs in the consortium are Graduate College supported programs:

These five programs along with our affiliated programs -- primarily NSF-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) -- are collectively known as UROC (pronounced you-rock). Brief descriptions and links to our affiliates' web pages are provided below. Visit individual program websites for more detailed information!

UROC  provides participants with excellent research training and graduate school preparation through:

  • research experience under the guidance of a faculty mentor
  • professional development and graduate admission workshops
  • a free professional GRE workshop and encouragement to take the GRE during UROC (mandatory for some programs)
  • social opportunities and a support network of like-minded peers
  • poster session, oral presentation, and abstract writing.

Financial support is provided (the amount varies by program).

Summer Research Institute

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 (UA), 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 20 years. Over 75% of participants have gone 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.