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 campus.
• 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 Applications Closed. Congratulations to UROP recipients!

Spring 2025 Deadline has passed. Check back here for Fall 2025 information.

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. 

Students: How to apply:

1. View the UROP Details and guidelines (PDF)
2. Visit the Application link below. 
3. You will need to be prepared with the following information: Summary/Abstract, Budget, Contact information of your faculty sponsor and department chair/director. 

Additional Details 

If you are selected to receive a UROP award, you will be required to submit a one-page final report summarizing the results of your project. This will be due by the end of the semester following the semester in which your project was awarded. This date will be included in your award letter.

• Supervise student UROP project.
• Submit the final report to the Honors College (honors@ou.edu) for reimbursement. Please see the reimbursement guidelines. The report should consist of the following: 1) A narrative report prepared by the student. 2) OU Activity report provided by the sponsoring department financial administrator. 3) Copy of formal written approvals if indicated (e.g., IRB, IACUC). View the UROP Details and guidelines (PDF).
• View the Honors College Reimbursement Guidelines (PDF)

Contact honors@ou.edu with any questions or for more information.