How
to Find a
UROP
You may begin
a UROP any
time during
your academic
career. Even
though the
semester may
have already
started, a
UROP can start
as soon as
arrangements
(paperwork,
funding, registration)
are complete.
Although there
are no universal
starting dates,
UROP projects
are grouped
into the following
time periods:
fall; fall/IAP; IAP;
IAP/spring;
spring; summer.
However, be
sure to submit
your UROP application, including your research proposal by
the appropriate UROP
deadline for
the term.
First considerations:
Every scientist
was once a
novice. When
searching
for a UROP
project and
faculty supervisor,
don't be daunted
the first
time you knock
on an office
door. Most
faculty are
experienced
UROP supervisors
and will be
interested
in talking
with you.
They will
want to know
whether you
have the time
and energy
to take on
another intellectual
endeavor.
Consider
your commitment:
- Can
you commit
yourself
to 6-10
hours of
UROP research
per week?
- Can
you afford
the time
away from
your coursework?
- Can
you work
on a project
for more
than one
term? Most
faculty
want continuity
in their
research
teams.
One term
may not
be enough
for both
you and
your faculty
supervisor
to benefit
from a
research
collaboration.
- What
area of
research
do you
want to
pursue?
Do you want
to explore
a possible
major?
Gain experience
in an
area of
interest?
Exercise
your creativity?
Network!
Speak with
others about
your UROP
plans. You
may find opportunities
with:
- UROP
Coordinators
- A
favorite
professor
- Friends
who are
already
working
on projects
- Teaching
Assistants
who may
be involved
in research
projects
Find
your project:
- Be
assertive
and inquisitive.
Be prepared
to talk
about yourself
and your
interests.
- Look
through
the Index
of UROP
Supervisors and
the Department/Laboratory
Research
Descriptions.
Faculty
members
are listed
according
to academic
department
and lab
or center
affiliation.
Don't
hesitate
to approach
faculty
members
who are
conducting
interesting
projects
about
possible
UROP collaborations.
- Check Project
Openings for
listings
of projects
currently
seeking
students,
or speak
with
UROP
office
staff.
NOTE: Many
faculty members
do not rely
on the UROP
Web site to
find students—they
know that
undergraduates
will find
them through
subjects, Freshman
Advisor Seminars, IAP
events,
or simply
by word of
mouth.
For additional
advice, please
see Advice
on Finding
a UROP in
the Resources
section of
this site. |
