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MAOP Undergraduate Summer Research Internship (SRI) Program

MAOP provides prospective interns with a diverse selection of mentoring faculty and description of their research so the student can choose the area of research best suited for their specific interests.

Our 10-week research program provides motivated undergraduate students across the nation the opportunity to work with Virginia Tech faculty dedicated to mentoring high achieving students.

The primary goal of this program is to provide students with experiences that cultivate their career goals. We incorporate enriching opportunities such as weekly seminars focused on research and professional development, occasional social events, and a final symposium where participants present their research in poster form.

Internship Benefits 

  • $3,000 stipend
  • On-campus housing 
  • Mean plan
  • Graduate/professional school preparation 
  • Social activities and events

Eligibility

  • Undergraduate students who have completed 30 credit hours from any 2- or 4-year institution  
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • U.S. citizen or permanent U.S resident

Smith Mountain Lake Retreat

At the start of the 10-week program, SRI Interns and MAOP staff kick off the experience with a weekend retreat at Smith Mountain Lake in Roanoke, VA. The retreat focuses on building community through team-building activities, shared meals, and campfire fun. 

Summer Sparks Series

Summer Spark Series challenges early career researchers to capture their audience in 90-second spark talks. 

Participants prepared for their talk via the Spark Lab. Communication skills are unlocked in this mini seminar where students spend an afternoon learning about conveying information on specific research topics in 90 seconds.

Summer Research Symposium

The Summer Research Symposium allows SRI Interns to present their summer research projects to other students, VT faculty/staff, and community members.