Application Information

 

We are no longer accepting new applications for Summer 2025.

 

Summer program dates

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 – Friday, August 1, 2025 

Application deadline

Applications are due on or before March 24, 2025. 

Eligibility 

Applicants must meet the following criteria: 

• • Must be a SUNY undergraduate studentmajoring in a STEM field;
  • Must be a first-generation college student or economically disadvantaged;
  • Must have completed at least their freshman year; graduating seniors are not eligible (those receiving a bachelor’s degree in Spring 2025 or Summer 2025); 
  • Must be interested in one of the following Key Research Area: a) Artificial Intelligence; b) Microelectronics/Semiconductors; c) Biotechnology/Bioengineering; d) Quantum Information Science; or e) Climate and Sustainability. (If you have any questions about what research falls into these areas, please contact us.);
  • A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is recommended.

Previous research experience is NOT required. 

Application instructions

Read the detailed application instructions before submitting your application. 

Applications are due on or before March 24, 2025. 

In summary, this application requires:

• • An official or unofficial transcript;
  • The name and email address of a professional reference (after the application is submitted, references will be emailed an online reference form that is due on or before March 31, 2025);
  • Written answers to four short answer questions.
  • *NEW* If you provide the name of a specific mentor you'd like to work with, you will need to provide a written justification explaining how  your research in their laboratory would align with one of the Key Research Areas. We recommend working with your research mentor on this justification. 
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Participation requirements

Participants must agree to all of the following requirements:

• • Participants must commit to 10 weeks of full-time, mentored research. 
  • Participants must commit to attending the summer program workshops and presenting a poster at the Summer Symposium (Friday, August 1, 2025). 
  • Participants should not be taking summer courses while the SOAR program is in session. This program is considered a full-time experience with a stipend. 
  • While SOAR is in session, participants should not accept any other jobs that conflict with the SOAR full-time employment schedule (typically Monday through Friday, 9 am-5pm) or the mandatory SOAR events and program requirements. 

 

Application timeline

• March 24, 2025: Applications close. 
• March 31, 2025: Reference forms due (forms are emailed directly to references upon the submission of the application). 
• Mid April: Program offers are sent. 

 

Questions?

• Review the detailed application instructions.
• Read our FAQ page. 
• Email CIE@stonybrook.edu with any questions or concerns.