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 expected to be in early October for spring 2025 projects.   

There is a possibility of a late June deadline for fall 2024 project but this will not be confirmed until late April - early May.  Watch this website for updates as they become availalbe.  

Program Description

Contact and College Information  - Find a mentor

Student Application  

Award Information

Students Completion Requirements

UROP Presentation Opportunities

For Mentors

Additional presentation funding request form

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.