Summer Research Experience

Summer Research Experience (SRE) Program

Applications for the 2026 Summer Research Experience program are now open!

2026 Summer Research Experience Application and Recommendation Form
Please review the eligibility requirements on the top of the form before starting your application.

Application: 2026 SRE Application

Application Deadline: Monday, March 16, 2026

A completed application must include two recommendations from current or former professors, counselors or mentors. Please email your recommenders directly and include the SRE Recommendation Form link below, asking them to submit the form by the deadline.

Recommendation Form: 2026 SRE Recommendation Form
Recommendation Form Deadline: Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Summer Research Experience Information Sessions
Curious about the 2026 Summer Research Experience (SRE) program? Join us to learn how to apply and find out how you can gain hands-on research experience while earning up to $6,000 during this engaging eight-week summer program.
Register for an information session: tinyurl.com/SREInfoSession

SRE Frequently Asked Questions

About the Summer Research Experience Program

The SRE program provides an exceptional opportunity for students to engage in scientific research while developing valuable skills in a collaborative environment.

Hands-on research experience: Participants will gain practical experience in scientific research.
Dynamic and collaborative environment: Work in a team setting with fellow researchers.
Guidance from mentors: Dedicated mentors will support students throughout their projects.
Research poster presentation: Students will prepare and present their research at one or more symposiums, including the Citrus College 2025 STEM Research Symposium.
Stipend: Participants will receive up to $6,000.
Full-time commitment: The program requires full-time participation for eight (8) weeks.

Please review the accordion tabs and links below for benefits, eligibility requirements, partnered SRE sites, past research posters, and FAQs.

Additional Information about SRE

Benefits+-

Engage in authentic research
Network with mentors and fellow students dedicated to STEM
Earn up to $6,000 while gaining knowledge
Enhance proficiency in scientific communication among peers
Refine academic and career aspirations
Boost self-confidence, motivation, and interest in STEM
Foster creative thinking

Eligibility Requirements+-

Enrolled at Citrus College as your primary institution through spring 2026
Have a declared major in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM)
Pursuing your first bachelor's degree
Passed at least two STEM courses and pre-calculus (MATH 175) by the end of spring 2026
Minimum GPA of 2.5
Willing to make a full-time commitment (work 40+ hours/week)
Required to present your research poster at the annual Citrus College STEM Research Symposium in September 2026

Partnered Summer Research Experience Sites+-

Azusa Pacific University
California Botanic Garden
Cal Poly Pomona
Cal State Fullerton
Chapman University
University of Southern California

Past SRE Research Posters+-

2024 Posters
2023 Posters
2022 Posters
2021 Posters

Summer Research Experience