The Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) is a pathway to graduate education at Purdue University. This program is designed to provide equal access and opportunities to underrepresented and diverse students by preparing students for Graduate School by offering eight-weeks intensive research experiences, and graduate school resources that contributes to student's professional and academic growth.

• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale)
• Be a citizen or a permanent resident of the U.S.
• Be enrolled in a degree-granting program at a college or university in the United States, Puerto Rico, or other U.S. territory
• Have completed at least two semesters of undergraduate education by the time of the summer experience
• Have at least one semester of undergraduate education remaining after completing the summer research experience
• Have a strong interest in pursuing a Ph.D.