Program Description
Overview
UROP affords undergraduates a unique educational experience of collaborating with a faculty mentor on the design and implementation of a project. UROP adds a new dimension to the undergraduate experience and encourages students to conduct research and pursue academic interests outside of their regular courses by employing them to work on special projects.
$1,800 for 120 hours of research, paid through financial aid*. The first $900 will be awarded at the beginning of your project and the final $900 will be awarded once all four ending requirements are met.
*Because the stipends are paid through financial aid, you must be able to accommodate the payments in your academic year financial aid package. If you have total cost of attendance already covered, a UROP scholarship might reduce a loan or other scholarships. check with one-stop if concerned.
Up to $300; a detailed list must be given on the UROP application to account for the cost of supplies requested.
Note: All UROP expenses are handled through your faculty mentor's department. The accounting team receives a copy of your approved expenses. Your award letter lists the contact person in the department, and any disbursement questions should be directed to them.
Eligibility
Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program and be registered for at least 6 credits during the semester that you will do your research. This is waived for summer projects as long as you are registered for at least 6 credits in both the preceding spring semester and following fall semester.
Students may hold only one UROP award at a time. While past award recipients may reapply, priority will be given to first-time applicants. Past award, recipients must have completed a final report and evaluation for all previous projects before they will be considered for another award.
If you will be earning academic credit for your proposed project (e.g. for coursework, independent study, senior thesis), then you are NOT eligible for a UROP.