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Eligibility

No. There is no minimum GPA requirement to receive UROP funding.

Yes. UROP Grants are not intended to support "general" coursework, even if it is research/inquiry-based, but funding may support students doing research or creative projects outside the classroom while they’re enrolled in Independent Study/Honors Thesis courses with section numbers in the 800-900s.

No.ÌýStudents should apply for a to attend a conference or exhibit/perform their creative work.

No. UROP funds are for faculty-mentored academic research, scholarly or creative projects only.

There are opportunities for research and development outside of UROP and the 91¸£ÀûÉç campus.

Due to a range of variables (e.g. the number of proposals submitted in each grant term, the ratio of grant types submitted, etc.) as well as variations between review cycles and budgetary allocations across fiscal years, the award rate fluctuates and complicates generalized estimations about one’s chances of receiving an award. ÌýWe encourage you to see UROP as an achievable goal that requires planning and attention to detail. ÌýThough competition has increased and the award rate has declined in recent cycles, UROP still funds the majority of students and faculty who apply.

No. Only completed applications will be reviewed. ÌýPlease make arrangements to get all of the sections of the application submitted on time.

Payment

Refer to the payment pages for information about the process.

No. UROP Grants are classified as fellowships and paid through the university payroll system but do not count as financial aid or create an employer-employee relationship with the university. ÌýPlease consult with a financial aid counselor or financial advisor on how to report UROP income for future FAFSA or financial aid applications. ÌýCheck out Student Award Payment for details.

Refer to the Payroll Enrollment page for instructions.

Additional Questions

Faculty can learn about the review process and sign-up to evaluate proposals on the UROP Review Board page.

Students can learn about the nomination process on the Mentor Award page.

Venture Partners creates and implements an IP strategy for your research and creative works so you can understand your IP rights and obligations as you work with various collaborators, research sponsors and industry partners.

Contact us as early as possible if you don't think you will meet the completion date.

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UROP Deadline

February 14, 2025

Mentor Endorsements are due the following Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.

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Mission

We offer accessible funding options for undergraduates to form partnerships with faculty for projects in all majors, fields of study and professional practice; host inclusive events for students, staff and faculty to connect and grow; celebrate and enable culturally-responsive mentorship; support a diversity of student-led campus publications; collaborate broadly throughout campus to support student success and recruitment initiatives; and work with national and global partners to advance best practices in experiential learning.

Vision

We strive to create a campus where all students feel they belong, know they are valued and have an enabling opportunity to realize the empowering potential of culturally-responsive mentorship. We work to connect learners to the academic and creative life of the campus and see experiential learning as a pathway to success open to all learners.

Values
  • Equity
  • Accessibility
  • Diversity
  • Curiosity
  • Lucidity
  • Enthusiasm
  • Creativity

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