UROP

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) offers financial assistance for student-driven scholarly and creative projects under the mentorship of a faculty member. UROP grants can be requested for up to $1,000. UROP grants cover research expenses only.

Student Eligibility

• Open to all University of Oklahoma undergraduate students on the Norman and Health Sciences Center campuses.
• Student projects must have a faculty sponsor.
• Students may apply for UROP either individually or as a pair. If applying as a pair, any amount awarded will be divided equally between the two applicants.

Spring 2025 Opportunities Coming Soon!

Check back in January for Spring 2025 program information and to apply.

This is for research to be undertaken primarily during the semester of application, although we understand that some projects are ongoing. Notifications are sent 3-4 weeks after the application deadline. 

Application Materials 

In addition to answering the informational questions, UROP applicants will need to upload the following documents:

1. Summary/Abstract and Budget - Provide a combined PDF including your summary/abstract (max 500 words) and a detailed, itemized budget. The project summary/abstract should be written by the student and should explain specifically what the student will do during the funded period. Scientific and engineering proposals should include a statement of hypothesis and research methodology. All proposals should include a rationale, goals and objectives, and a timeline for project activities. Explain how items requested in the budget will be used. If your project is a small part of a larger project, explain that as well. 
2. Budget - Please provide a detailed, itemized budget. See sample budgets in the link below.
3. Completed & Signed UROP Sponsor Form - Provide the completed UROP faculty sponsor form, signed by the sponsoring professor, including their commitment to supervise the project and ensure compliance with all safety and research subject requirements (see link below to access the sponsoring faculty form)

NOTE: Please include your name on every page!

Budget Policies 

1. Student salary CANNOT be requested. The fund is intended to purchase equipment and/or supplies, or to reimburse essential project expenses.
2. If travel funds are requested, they must be an integral part of the research/creative activity (e.g., travel to an archive or field site). Conference travel cannot be funded with a UROP
3. You may request any amount up to $1,000. It is in your best interest to provide an honest and reasonable account of the funds for the project. We reserve the right to reduce an award in order to facilitate more projects.

Application will open in January 2025!

UROP Forms