Overview of the
2007 SROP Program
June 18-August 17, 2007
The Ohio State University
Graduate School
Office of Minority Programs
What is SROP?
The Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) at Ohio State is a summer research experience designed to help
minority undergraduates explore opportunities for graduate study and academic careers. As a participant in this program,
you will work with a faculty sponsor on a mutually agreed upon area of research and begin to develop the kind of studentprofessor relationship that is crucial to success in graduate school.
Ohio State is a member of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) - a consortium of the Big Ten universities
and the University of Chicago. The Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) is one of several CIC cooperative
programs that enrich and strengthen the educational experiences of students.
What do SROP participants do?
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Conduct original research under the supervision of a faculty mentor
Attend SROP workshops about the graduate application process and graduate funding opportunities.
Work one-on-one with Graduate School staff to prepare graduate applications and identify potential sources for
graduate funding
Attend the CIC SROP conference
Make both oral and written presentations of your research project
Gain one credit of independent study in your discipline
Earn a $3000 stipend for the 9-week session
Receive a $1000 housing and meal allowance or free campus housing and a meal plan
Receive a $500 research allowance to off-set the cost of original research
SROP Eligibility Requirements
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SROP targets African Americans, Native Americans, and Hispanics, who are rising juniors and seniors
U.S. citizenship
3.0 or better G.P.A.
Interest in pursuing graduate education
SROP Informational Workshop
There will be an informational workshop on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at 4:30pm at the Yonkin Success Center,
Room 150. This will provide students with the opportunity to meet the SROP staff and ask questions about the program
and application process. Registration for the workshop is available at http://www.gradsch.ohiostate.edu/eventregistration.
SROP Application Process
 Applications available online at http://www.cic.uiuc.edu/programs/srop November 1, 2006.
 Contact Tracy Carpenter; at (614) 247-7281 or via email at [email protected] to
coordinate the application process.
Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted by Saturday, February 10, 2007.
Supplemental materials will be accepted until Thursday, March 1, 2007.