Participating in a UROP has many benefits. Through UROP you can explore research in any academic department, interdisciplinary lab, or center at MIT. Conducting UROP research can be a great way to prepare for graduate or medical school and for your future career, you will also get to know faculty, researchers, graduate students, and other undergraduates who share similar academic and career interests through your UROP collaborations.
Explore this section to learn more about becoming involved in the exciting world of cutting-edge research at MIT, including:
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Preparing for UROP: Advice on how to prepare for your UROP experiences
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How to Find a UROP: Tips on how to find a UROP, approach faculty, and more.
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UROP Guidelines: Since UROP is an academic program there are a number of guidelines in place for participants. This section provides complete details on UROP requirements.
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Applying for UROPs: Information on how to apply for a UROP, once you have found a project. - MIT Students - if you are ready to submit an application - Apply Now
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Amgen-UROP Scholars Program: Invites undergraduates to participate in faculty-mentored summer research at MIT in the science and biotechnology areas. Learn more in the Amgen-UROP Scholars Program section of this site.
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International UROP (IROP): Designed for MIT undergraduates who want to conduct faculty mentored research in an international setting, including several Summer Undergraduate Research Exchange Programs. Learn more in the IROP section.
