The Summer Research Initiative (SRI) is part of the College's commitment to increasing the number of underrepresented minorities pursuing graduate degrees in social, behavioral and economic sciences.

The SRI was established in 1999, and counts many distinguished scholars faculty members in a variety of disciplines among its alumni. According to 2016 data from the magazine Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, the university ranks 12th in the country in the number of graduate and professional degrees awarded and 28th in the number of undergraduate degrees awarded to underrepresented minority students. The Summer Research Initiative is an integral part of our efforts. 

The 2024 BSOS SRI will be an in-person experience. We are excited to once again host students on our campus and deliver an engaging research experience. The 2024 program dates are Monday, June 3, 2024 - Friday, July 26, 2024. All participants are required to arrive at our College Park campus on Saturday, June 1st for the required 2-day pre-program orientation.