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Summer Research Opportunities Programs

The Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) is a gateway to graduate education at Big Ten Academic Alliance universities. SROP helps prepare undergraduates for graduate study through intensive research experiences with faculty mentors and enrichment activities.

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SROP Scholars
SROP Scholars
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SROP Student Group Photo
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UMD SROP Program Information & Application Deadlines

College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) Summer Research Initiative (SRI) 2026 Important Dates
Summer Program Monday, June 1 – Friday, July 24, 2026
Required Pre-program Orientation Saturday, May 30 - Sunday, May 31, 2026
The UMD BSOS SRI Supplemental Application Due Tuesday, February 10, 2026
The Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) Application and Transcript Due Tuesday, February 10, 2026
The BTAA SROP letters of recommendations Due Sunday, March 1, 2026

Contact Information

Contact the SROP program directly for specific questions:

For general inquiries, please contact The Graduate School (gradschool@umd.edu).

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