Summer Research Program
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.
SRP Important Information
Learn more about program dates, format, and funding for the summer research program.
The SRP will take place from May 30-August 4, 2023.
The SRP will take place in a hybrid format with both in-person and online offerings.
Funding, including rate of pay and number of hours of work, is determined on an individual basis between the participant and faculty research mentor after the student has been accepted to the program and matched with a faculty mentor.
Application
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
Illinois Summer Research Program Alliance (ISRPA): Campus Safety / Sexual Harassment
3:30 PM
190 Engineering Sciences Building ESB
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)
Illinois Summer Research Program Alliance (ISRPA): Ethics in Research
3:30 PM
190 Engineering Sciences Building ESB
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)
Illinois Summer Research Program Alliance (ISRPA): Network Security and Zoom
3:30 PM
1040 National Center for Supercomputing Applications NCSA
Illinois Summer Research Program Alliance (ISRPA): 3D Visualization Demonstration
4:30 PM
1005 National Center for Supercomputing Applications NCSA
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)