Student Application

This form is for juniors in the Philadelphia region looking to apply for the SPROUT program at Temple University’s College of Science & Technology. Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, January 27th to be considered.

Program Offers:

Competitive stipend of $1,000.00
Travel assistance (if needed)
One-on-one mentorship from an established investigator
Introduction to graduate-level research
Skill-building workshops
Higher preference for scholarships if admitted into Temple University

Qualifications:

High school junior at the time of application
Resident of Philadelphia
Historically underrepresented populations/first-generation students preferred

Requirements:

Letter of recommendation from a teacher (any grade/subject)
- Emailed directly from teacher to SPROUT Committee: <SPROUT@temple.edu>
Unofficial high school transcript
- File name format: Lastname_Firstname_TRANSCRIPT.pdf
Open-Ended Response Question Responses:
- Please note that there is are word limits for these prompts.

NOTE: This application will automatically close after January 27 at 11:59 PM.

SPROUT 2023 - Student Application Form

This form is for juniors in the Philadelphia region looking to apply for the SPROUT program at Temple University's College of Science and Technology. Applications must be submitted no later than January 27 to be considered.

Step 1 of 5

Research Discipline Rankings
Please order the following areas of research you are interested in order of preference. Please note that Engineering disciplines are not offered at this time. Options include: Cell/Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Evolutionary Biology, Ecology, Genetics, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, & Geoscience.
First (Primary) Choice:*
Second Choice:*
Third Choice:*

Save and Continue Later

Transcript & Letter of Recommendation
Unofficial High School Transcript*
Drop files here or

Max. file size: 500 MB.
Please upload a PDF copy of your high school transcript. The file should follow this format: Lastname_Firstname_TRANSCRIPT.pdf.
Has your teacher emailed us your letter of recommendation?*
- Yes
- No
Applicants are responsible for obtaining recommendation letters from at least 1 teacher (math/science preferred) from their high school and should follow up to ensure letters are submitted by the application deadline. Letters of recommendation must be emailed directly to sprout@temple.edu. The subject heading should include the student name.

Save and Continue Later

Open-Ended Questions
Answer the following three prompts below. Please keep your responses within the word range indicated after each question.
What are you looking to gain from this research program, and how do you predict this program will impact your educational goals? (150-350 words)*
What persistent issues does the STEM community face with diversity and inclusivity? How can this be addressed? (150-350 words)*
What area of research are you more interested in? Why? Use this space to reflect on any personal experiences that have influenced your interests. (400-500 words)*
We are following Temple University’s changing guidelines regarding COVID. This means we may not offer in-person research options and the University may not allow unvaccinated individuals to conduct research on campus.
Select one of the following:*
- I would ONLY like in-person research.
- I would ONLY like virtual research.
- I would like to be considered for either in-person or online.
If selected "either in-person or online", what is your preference?
- In-person
- Virtual

Save and Continue Later

Consent and Submit
Consent*
If selected to receive the $1,000.00 stipend, I understand that it is my obligation to attend a minimum of 6/8 educational workshops, attend and present at the Research Symposium in August, and meet consistently with my research mentor. If I do not adhere to the requirements above, I acknowledge that I may not be eligible for the stipend.

In addition, if selected to participate in SPROUT, I understand that I must provide information such as immunization records and undergo laboratory training in order to remain compliant to Temple University's research policies and procedures regarding minors.

I have read and agreed to the attestation.
Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Name*
First Last

Save and Continue Later

Student Application

Program Offers:

Qualifications:

Requirements:

SPROUT 2023 - Student Application Form

Step 1 of 5

Contact Information

Parent/Guardian Contact Information

Demographics

Research Discipline Rankings

Transcript & Letter of Recommendation

Open-Ended Questions

Consent and Submit