Established in 1988-1989, the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) creates research partnerships between undergraduate students and University of Michigan (U-M) researchers and community partners and organizations. Our students engage in research and creative projects with research mentors representing all 19 colleges/schools/units at U-M. UROP focuses on the skills, perspectives, and resources that diverse students bring to higher education by encouraging them toward a life-long appreciation for discovery, building understanding across differences, and critically examining information in the world around them.
For University of Michigan Undergraduate Students
- UROP provides undergraduate students at U-M Ann Arbor, including transfer students, the chance to participate in research across all academic fields during the academic year, from September to April. Participants work under the guidance of a research sponsor and attend bi-weekly seminars covering a wide range of research topics, such as research methods, ethics, integrity, and the research lifecycle. Priority is given to students with limited or no prior research experience.
- Summer Research Fellowship programs provide a 10-week, full-time independent research experience in all academic and professional fields.
- Undergraduate funding support is available for research supplies, travel support to conduct research or present research at a professional conference, or presentation of a creative performance.
For University of Michigan Researchers and Community Partners
- Researchers receive research support from undergraduate research assistants. UROP pays student wages for those who are eligible through the work-study program and provides academic credit options.
- Supplementary funding is available for out-of-pocket expenses incurred by sponsoring a UROP student(s).
