MSROP 2006 Participants

Multicultural Summer Research Opportunities Program

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Application Deadline: February 15, 2008

Program Dates:  June 1 - August 9, 2008

Program History

Established in 1986, the Multicultural Summer Research Opportunities Program (MSROP) at the University of Minnesota provides undergraduates an opportunity to develop research and inquiry skills with a faculty mentor on an individual basis or as part of a research team, which may include graduate students, research scientists, technicians and other MSROP students. Through the mentoring process, students are introduced to the methodology of their chosen discipline by involving them in research and other scholarly activities. Such involvement is expected to improve the quality of the students' undergraduate experience, to enhance the likelihood of their completing bachelor’s degrees, and to attract larger numbers of prepared students of color to graduate or professional schools.

Program Goals

MSROP is directed by four goals: (1) to encourage undergraduate students to give graduate education serious consideration following completion of their undergraduate studies; (2) to provide talented students with faculty mentors who will introduce them to the methodology of the chosen discipline by involving them in research and scholarly activities; (3) to create an environment in which the participant and the faculty mentor will be able to assess realistically the student’s potential for and interest in graduate studies; and (4) to provide a sense of community among the students and an opportunity to develop the networking skills important to building professional bonds within the community.

Eligibility Requirements

Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors (that are enrolled for at least one additional semester after the summer program) majoring in the Social Sciences, Arts, Humanities, Business, Education, Natural Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering are eligible to apply.  Applicants must have completed at least 31 credits by the end of fall semester 2006 and must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 and must be a US citizen or permanent resident. We encourage applications from students who have been historically underrepresented in their discipline and from first-generation college students. Students may not enroll in intersession or summer school during the program.

Financial Support Package

Each student living on campus is eligible for a financial support package worth $ 6,000 plus round-trip travel expenses. Each student will receive a $ 4,000 stipend for personal and research expenses ($ 3,500 personal stipend, $ 500 research stipend). The research stipend is assigned to the faculty mentor for use by the student. The personal stipend is received in installments over the ten-week period. MSROP will pay for room and board expenses in a campus dormitory. Students who live off campus will receive a one - time $500 allowance for housing expenses in place of room and board.

For Further Information Contact:

Patricia Jones Whyte
612-625-6858
MSROP@umn.edu

 

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