Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)

The University of Minnesota's Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) offers financial awards to full-time undergraduates for research, scholarly, or creative projects undertaken in partnership with a faculty member. 

Deadlines:  

Next due date is July 1, 2024 for fall 2024 projects.  

Following due date is expected to be in early October for spring 2025 projects.   

Program Description

Contact and College Information  - Find a mentor

Student Application  

Award Information

Students Completion Requirements

UROP Presentation Opportunities including UMD Showcases and the National Conference

For Mentors

Additional presentation funding request form use this form is you need funds to print a poster for a presentation.  

Extension - Extensions are given on a one-time basis for up to one semester only. Students may not extend grants beyond the last day of final exams in the semester of graduation.