Program Overview

Introduction to Summer Research Immersion (SRI)

The Summer Research Immersion (SRI) program at Binghamton University is a research-intensive, structured, and mentored experience. It consists of either one or two, four-credit courses over 5 or 10 weeks in the summer. Participation in the program is a full-time (40 hr/wk) commitment.

About SRI

• The 10-week SRI program for 2026 will run from May 26th - July 31st.
• The 5-week SRI program for 2026 will run from May 26th - June 29th.

Research Streams

• Research Stream Part 1 (first 5-week course) covers theory, techniques, protocols, and data management of the research.
• Research Stream Part 2 (second 5-week course) consists of applying that to the research problem, as student teams plan their experiments, conduct their experiments, analyze the results, and present their results.

Program Structure

A dedicated Research Educator designs and oversees the research experience for each Research Stream in collaboration with a team of three to five tenure/tenure-track faculty members. Laboratories have been designed, constructed, and outfitted to provide the innovative infrastructure to fully integrate undergraduate students in leading-edge research in their Research Stream.

Teamwork and Collaboration

For the research conducted, students will work in teams of three to five. Developing teamwork and collaborative skills are essential in research today. Each student team will work on a research question that is related to the overall objective of the Research Stream for that year.

Learning Outcomes

SRI students learn how to talk about their research, collaborate, and identify their next steps in research. Students finish the three-course program with a public poster session displaying their results.

Course Credit

These courses will count toward a Binghamton University degree. The courses also fulfill various general education requirements and count toward the major that corresponds to the rubric code of the courses.

Tuition and Fees

• 10-Week SRI
  • NYS Resident:
    • Tuition: $295/credit x 8 credits = $2,360
    • Comprehensive Fee: $57.20/credit x 8 credits = $457.60
    • Laboratory Fee: $300
    • Total Cost: $3,117.60
  • Non-Resident:
    • Tuition: $1,123/credit x 8 credits = $8,984
    • Comprehensive Fee: $57.20/credit x 8 credits = $457.60
    • Laboratory Fee: $300
    • Total Cost: $9,741.60
• 5-Week SRI
  • NYS Resident:
    • Tuition: $295/credit x 4 credits = $1,180
    • Comprehensive Fee: $57.20/credit x 4 credits = $228.80
    • Laboratory Fee: $150
    • Total Cost: $1,558.80
  • Non-Resident:
    • Tuition: $1,123/credit x 4 credits = $4,492
    • Comprehensive Fee: $57.20/credit x 4 credits = $228.80
    • Laboratory Fee: $150
    • Total Cost: $4,870.80

Additional Options

• A campus resident hall in a double-occupancy room at a discounted rate of 50%.
• Campus meal plan
• All motor vehicles parked on campus must display a valid University parking permit.

Application Process

SRI is particularly appropriate for STEM majors who have completed their first year and/or STEM majors who have not had an intensive research experience. SRI is for students who have had the equivalent of at least one year of college and introductory college science, math, and/or engineering (= STEM) courses in their intended STEM major. AP scores of 4 or 5 may apply to that requirement.

Admission Criteria

Admission into the SRI program is based on the student's academic record indicating sufficient preparation to be successful, the student's essay indicating background and career aspirations, and letters of recommendation from professionals familiar with the student's aptitude for science and/or engineering.

Application Timeline

• The SRI application for 2026 will open in December.
• SRI has rolling admission and application review will start March 2nd, 2026.
• The number of slots in the SRI program are limited, so it is recommended that you apply early.
• Applicants will be notified within a few weeks of the application deadline of April 5th, 2026.

Required Documents

For non-Binghamton University students, official college transcript(s) must be submitted, so we can review your math and science courses.

Policies

• Honesty: Any deliberate falsification or omission of application data may result in rescinding of admission, denial of permission to enroll, or dismissal from courses.
• Admissions Materials: All admissions materials submitted by applicants become the property of the University.
• Program switching: Once the summer program is begun by student, the student cannot switch to another research stream.
• Grading policy: Research Stream courses must be taken as regular grading (not pass/fail). To continue in the SRI program (from Research Stream Part 1 to Research Stream Part 2), students are expected to engage fully in the SRI projects, complete all assignments in the SRI courses satisfactorily, and demonstrate a steadily increasing ability to engage in research-specific projects as they move through the two-semester SRI sequence. Students who fail to meet these standards will not be allowed to continue. Students should monitor their own progress and discuss any concerns with the SRI staff.