Qualifications
Any full-time student – domestic or international – enrolled at any US university or college in the spring semester is eligible to apply to the UW-Madison SPUUR. Preference will be given to Junior- and Senior standing undergraduate students with scientific curiosity, a willingness to learn, and a serious interest in pursuing a PhD in a biomedical science field. Students planning to apply to veterinary school, medical school, or to any other professional degree program (e.g., PharmD, DDM, DNP) will be considered based on their interest in research, but priority will be given to those expressly interested in careers in research. Students MUST commit to full-time participation in the program from start to end. This means at least 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
Application
- The 2026 application process is closed
- Information about applying for the 2027 summer program will be available in November 2026
Dates
- Dates for summer 2026: Wednesday, May 27 through Friday, July 31
- Dates for summer 2027: Wednesday, May 25 through Friday, July 30
Notification Date
Usually early-to-mid March
Application requirements
THE APPLICATION. Details for the 2027 application process may be different than those for the 2026 program. The 2026 application process is below.
Complete ALL elements of the UW-Madison Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) application process. Detailed instructions for the SROP application are below.
- Visit UW-Madison SROP
- Log into your account or create a new account
- Click “Start New Application” to apply to the UW-Madison SPUUR Program (SROP 26)
The UW-Madison SPUUR program encourages students from all backgrounds to apply. This includes first-generation college students, those who have a background of overcoming disadvantage, and those residing in areas where undergraduate research opportunities are not particularly available.