Do I have to wait until I'm an upperclassmen to participate in UROP?
No. Many freshmen and sophomores decide to explore their options early in
their academic career. At this point, they develop skills which will help
them as they do research during their junior and senior years. It is
important to note however, that some research opportunities will depend on
your experience/course work. Depending on your field of interest, some
professors may require that you complete certain courses prior to working on
their projects.
Can I work on a UROP project outside of my major?
Yes. While most students choose to do research in their major, you can
research in the any area you choose.
How will I be compensated for being in UROP?
Students participating in UROP can receive wages, work study dollars (if
eligible) or volunteer points.
How much can I earn from a UROP project?
UROP allows a student to earn a maximum of $500 per semester during the Fall
and Winter terms and $250 per semester during the Spring and Summer terms.
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the dates for each UROP period. Hourly wages generally ranging between $8 -
12/hr
Please also note that any funds left unspent after each UROP semester will
be reapplied to our UROP account.
How many hours can I work a week?
We are looking to have our UROP students available between 5-10 hours a
week. Work study students are usually expected to work 10-15 hours a week.
These hours may deviate, depending on the needs indicated by the faculty
sponsor.
How do I record my time?
UROP students are required to submit bi-weekly timesheets to the Office of
Research on specific due dates (which will be communicated to you). Before
submission, the timesheets must be signed by the faculty sponsor or an
authorized signer. In the event that a physical timesheet cannot be
submitted before the deadline, the faculty sponsor may send an email of
verification of the hours submitted.
How many projects can I work on at once?
UROP only allows students to work on one project at a time. It is important
for the student to make a commit to the project they are placed on.
What if I don't like my project?
Talk to your faculty sponsor about why you aren’t enjoying the project.
Discuss ways to make the project more interesting for you. If you are not
comfortable talking to your faculty sponsor, you can address your concerns
to our office. We will serve as the mediator in the situation. If the issue
cannot be resolved, we can arrange to have you removed from the project
(with a UROP withdrawal form) and moved into one that best suits your
interests.
