Talented undergraduates from around the nation are invited to apply to the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR–EIP) through the Leadership Alliance (Deadline February 1st). Eligible programs include those interested in Social Sciences, Psychology and Applied Mathematics.
Program Dates: June 5, 2023-July 31, 2023
Mission and Program Information
The Wharton School in partnership with the Biomedical Graduate Studies and the Graduate Division of Arts and Sciences participates in the Leadership Alliance Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR–EIP). The Leadership Alliance is an academic consortium of 32 institutions of higher learning, including leading research and teaching college and universities. The mission of the Leadership Alliance is to develop underrepresented students into outstanding leaders and role models in academia, business and the public sector.
This program offers undergraduates interested in pursuing a PhD the opportunity to work for eight to ten weeks under the guidance of a faculty or research mentor at participating Alliance institutions. The SR–EIP is principally designed to encourage students from groups traditionally underrepresented in the social sciences and humanities including students who identify as African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans (including Alaska Natives) and US Pacific Islanders, to consider research careers in the academic, public, or private sectors.
Activities
- Undergraduates work for eight weeks under the guidance of a faculty or research mentor at the University of Pennsylvania.
- Through this one–on–one collaboration, students gain theoretical knowledge and practical training in academic research and scientific experimentation
- Students also receive assistance with navigating the graduate application process.
- Students are required to write a short research activity report at the end of their summer and complete a program evaluation
- All participants are expected to participate in the Leadership Alliance’s annual, national symposium and present their research orally.
- For their participation, students will receive round–trip travel, free room and board, plus a stipend.
- Students will be invited to research presentations associated with the Summer Program for Undergraduate Research and the Summer Undergraduate Minority Research Program.
Eligibility Requirements
- Be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited public or private college or university in the United States or its territories, as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Be in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or better.
- Demonstrate a committed interest to pursue graduate study toward a PhD or MD-PhD.*
- Have completed at least two semesters and have at least one semester remaining of their undergraduate education by the start of the summer program.
- Be a documented U.S. citizen or non-citizen national, or permanent resident in possession of an alien registration receipt card (I-551) or another legal document of such status at the time of application. International citizens studying in the United States with an F-1 Visa are not eligible for the SR-EIP. Individuals seeking asylum or refugees are not eligible.
*Note: The Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR-EIP) is not designed for students pursuing professional training for careers in the practice of law, business administration, clinical medicine, or the allied health professions.
Responsibilities
Be available for 8–9 weeks of research and to present an oral presentation at the national conference.
Time Commitment
This opportunity has the duration of one summer.
Application Process
- Application for the Program is through the Leadership Alliance Summer Research–Early Identification Program (SR–EIP) online application. Application submission and other details can be found at the following website: www.theleadershipalliance.org.
- Deadline for submission of application: February 1st of each year.
Room, Board, and Stipends
Students in the Program will live in University of Pennsylvania affiliated housing. The program will provide all research and course–related expenses, room and board, travel to and from the program and a stipend of $4,500. Students are required to participate for the full period of the Program.
Please note, due to COVID-19, SR-EIP may be hosted virtually.
Contact Information
UPENN SR-ERIP at Wharton is a collaboration between the Wharton Undergraduate Division and the Wharton Doctoral Programs Office. Inquires are welcome, and they may be directed to:
Bernadette Butler
Associate Director, Equity and Inclusion
Undergraduate Division
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
1400 Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall
3620 Locust Walk | Philadelphia, PA 19104
+1.215.898.6353
butlerb@wharton.upenn.edu
Statement of Equal Opportunity
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