The University of Illinois receives applications from students across the US and its territories. Participation in the Summer Research Opportunities Program is extended, to undergraduate students interested in graduate school or research careers.

Applicants should be:

• United States citizens, permanent residents, or undocumented students with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA)
• Sophomores, Juniors, or those who will not graduate before December 2025
• Those with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale