2025 Summer Research Experience (SRE)


Application Deadline:

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM


Recommendation Form Deadline:

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 11:59 PM


Apply directly through our Summer Research Experience (SRE) Program

to potentially be placed at:

Azusa Pacific University

California Botanic Garden

Chapman University

USC


The Summer Research Experience (SRE) program offers students the chance to engage in scientific research while building valuable skills in a collaborative environment. Participants will gain hands-on experience, work in a dynamic team setting with fellow researchers, and receive guidance from dedicated mentors throughout their projects.


Students will also prepare and present their research at symposiums, including the Citrus College 2025 STEM Research Symposium.

The program offers a stipend of up to $6,000

and requires full-time commitment for 8 weeks.


Visit tinyurl.com/citrussre for:

Additional undergraduate research opportunities

Eligibility requirements

Past Research Posters

FAQs

Please review and prepare the following items BEFORE filling out your application:


  • Short answer responses & personal statement

(see the Short Answer Questions & Personal Statement section for prompts)


  • One-page resume


  • Unofficial transcripts


  • Copy of your 2024-25 Financial Aid Award


  • Names & emails of two recommenders

(see the Recommendations section for details)

CONTACT INFORMATION

First and Last Name

Phone

Name | Relationship to you | Phone Number

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Will you be transferring this fall?*
Are you currently in our Citrus College TRIO STEM program?*

TRIO STEM at Citrus College

Are you currently in the Pathways to STEM program?*

Pathways to STEM | Cal Poly Pomona partnership

Are you currently in the Citrus College SSOAR program?*

SSOAR at Citrus College

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

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Do you identify as Hispanic/Latinx?*
Are you currently a member or a veteran of the armed forces?*
Are you currently working?*
Do you have any prior or current health issues (e.g. diabetes, fainting, seizures, and depression)?*

RECOMMENDATIONS

You need two recommendations from current or former professors, counselors, or mentors.


Please email them formally with the SRE Recommendation Form link, requesting submission by the deadline.


Provide their names and emails in the designated section below.

Full name

Email address

Full name

Email address

Please type your responses and personal statement on a separate document and upload the file(s) below in the Upload Files section.

Reflective questions to consider when crafting your response:

  • Are you a full-time or part-time student? Are you a full-time or part-time employee? Are you active on campus? Do you volunteer? Are you a caregiver for others?


  • Have any of these experiences helped you develop further your curiosity in your major field of study?


  • Have any of these experiences presented challenges to you? If so, how have you managed the challenge?

Reflective questions to consider when crafting your response:

  • What is your understanding of research within your field of study? What kind of community do you hope to form during the eight weeks of SRE?


  • What do you hope to learn from this experience? What do you hope to learn from your mentor? What do you anticipate earning from your peers? What do you see as your potential contributions to your lab? Your peers?


  • Do you have any experience in the field/know any techniques that you think you can apply to a research program? Are there any techniques or methods that you’re hoping to learn?

  • Your short-term and long-term goals

Reflective questions to consider when crafting your response: What are short-term goals (within the next 12 months)? What do you hope to accomplish this semester? This year? Beyond this year? How do your short-term goals help you accomplish your long-term goals? Are these related, or completely different?


  • How your personal background and experiences have motivated you to pursue these goals

Reflective questions to consider when crafting your response: Why do you have these goals & what is the bigger purpose behind them? Does it have anything to do with your background or experiences? How is your background or experience related to your goals?


  • The steps you have taken toward achieving your goals. Feel free to include any volunteer activities, class projects, or other experiences that have prepared you for SRE.

Reflective questions to consider when crafting your response: What motivated you to apply for the Summer Research Experience? What do you think you will gain from participating in SRE? Can you draw a connection between your goals and your motivation to participate in SRE?


  • How will SRE help you achieve your goals?

Reflective questions to consider when crafting your response: How will SRE help you make progress toward achieving your goals? If it will not help you advance toward achieving your goals, what will you gain by participating in SRE?

UPLOAD FILES

• Short answer responses & personal statement

• One-page resume

• Unofficial transcripts

• Copy of your 2024-25 Financial Aid Award

Drag and drop files here or

AGREEMENT

• I understand that the Summer Research Experience is offered in collaboration with partner universities and institutions. I give my permission for this application to be shared with partner campuses/sites to assist with placement.


• I understand that the Summer Research Experience is funded by federal grants that have an evaluation component. I give my permission for the documents submitted as part of this application to be shared with project evaluators.


• I hereby certify to the best of my knowledge that all information submitted as a part of this application is complete and correct. I understand that failure to disclose accurate information is grounds for immediate termination from this program.


• I understand SRE requires a full-time commitment which may require work on the weekends. I understand that I cannot take any summer classes, travel or be out of town during the duration of the program.

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