Summer Research Program

The Thomas M. Siebel Center for Computer Science, home to Illinois Computer Science.
The Thomas M. Siebel Center for Computer Science, home to Illinois Computer Science.

In the Illinois Computer Science Summer Research Program (SRP), students work with Illinois faculty mentors and graduate students over the summer to get an introduction to computer science research. This is an outstanding opportunity for aspiring scientists and faculty to learn from leading experts in computer science.  

The Illinois CS SRP activities include networking and social events, weekly lunch and learn seminars covering topics such as research skills, presentation skills, information about graduate school, including applications, career opportunities, etc.  The experience is capped off with an end-of-summer research symposium providing participants an opportunity to share their work.

Application

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Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, however, students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Application Materials:

  • Name and contact information of one professional reference. This professional reference should be someone who can speak to your academic and/or research skills. This person does not need to be a CS professor. 
  • Current CV or Resume
  • Personal Statement: a 300-500 word statement of interest describing your personal goals and how you believe this research experience could help you achieve those goals.
  • Research Statement: describe any prior research experiences you may have had (not required) and what topics you would like to research this summer. 
  • A brief 150-word bio describing your academic and research background


Upcoming Summer Research Events

 
June
6

CS Summer Research Program Lunch and Learn: How to do Research Part 1: Coming up to Speed

12:00 PM

Hybrid (In-person at Siebel Center, room 2405 and online at zoom link)

June
12

Illinois Summer Research Program Alliance (ISRPA): Ethics in Research

3:30 PM

190 Engineering Sciences Building ESB

 
 
June
13

CS Summer Research Program Lunch and Learn: Networking 101

12:00 PM

Hybrid (In-person at Siebel Center, room 2405 and online at zoom link)

June
14

Illinois Summer Research Program Alliance (ISRPA): Network Security and Zoom

3:30 PM

1040 National Center for Supercomputing Applications NCSA

June
14

Illinois Summer Research Program Alliance (ISRPA): 3D Visualization Demonstration

4:30 PM

1005 National Center for Supercomputing Applications NCSA

June
20

CS Summer Research Program Lunch & Learn: Mentors, Advisors, and Sponsors - You need them all!

12:00 PM

Hybrid (In-person at Siebel Center, room 2405 and online at zoom link)