The SROP/McNair Scholars Program is for you if you are interested in a challenging research experience.  The combined program strives to prepare young investigators to achieve their goals of pursuing graduate work and of becoming tomorrow's academic leaders.  Students receive first-hand exposure to the graduate school experience and to faculty life by being paired with a faculty mentor whose work is closely related to your academic interests and career goals.  You wlll choose among opportunities in Biological Sciences, Engineering, Humanities, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or Social Sciences and will work with your faculty mentor either on an individual basis or as part of a research team.   

The CIC/Iowa Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) is an award winning program designed to provide promising underrepresented undergraduate students with in-depth research experiences.  Each student plays an active role in identifying the area of study and a faculty mentor to work with.  Explore research opportunities at Iowa that will lead to doctoral degrees in Education, Humanities, or Social Sciences. 

The UI McNair Scholars Program is a federally funded program that is committed to providing talented undergraduates from disadvantaged backgrounds with opportunities to pursue research projects.  These experiences are designed to promote your successful transition into doctoral degree programs.  At Iowa, join a research team and begin that journey in the Biomedical/Life Sciences, Engineering, or Physical Sciences.