Undergraduate Research

Why Research?

Research at the University of Minnesota provides undergraduate students the opportunity for faculty mentorship, active learning, and a chance to create new knowledge while being challenged in new ways. Our curiosity makes us who we are. It drives us to discover. Join the thousands of U of M students who participate in undergraduate research each year.

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UROP Stipends Now Paid as Scholarships

As of September 1, 2014, all new UROP stipends will be paid as scholarships rather than as payroll. Please check with Financial Aid to determine if this will affect your aid package for the year.
UROP Office Now in Bruininks Hall

The UROP Office is now housed in 511 Bruininks Hall. Come see us in our new location!
New Opportunity: UMII Supports UROP

The University of Minnesota Informatics Institute (UMII) will provide funding for up to 25 UROP projects that include significant informatics components. Projects must either address a data challenge within a research problem in any field of application or address informatics methodologies or techniques more broadly.
Summer Research Experience Programs

A number of agencies and groups sponsor summer research experience programs for undergraduate students. Google searches will find websites for many of these programs. Many have deadlines in January or February.
2017-18 UROP Application

Application period open for Student Application and Faculity Mentor Recommendation

Why Participate in UG

Why Participate in Undergraduate Research?

2000+ U of M students participate in undergraduate research every year

Plan your Career
Get experience in the field that will sharpen your career planning.
Grad School Prep
Strengthen your application to Graduate or Professional School post graduation.
Make Money
Undergraduate Research Assistants and students in the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program are paid for their research and creative activities.
Opportunity to Travel
Want to travel abroad? UROP now offers international funding for adventurous researchers!
Expand Your Network
Meet other students and faculty who share your passion to discover and express through research.
Interested?
Click here to learn more about next steps in participating in one or more of the University’s many research opportunities.

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Undergraduate Research

Why Research?

Undergraduate Research at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities

UROP Stipends Now Paid as Scholarships

UROP Office Now in Bruininks Hall

New Opportunity: UMII Supports UROP

Summer Research Experience Programs

2017-18 UROP Application

Why Participate in UG

Why Participate in Undergraduate Research?

2000+ U of M students participate in undergraduate research every year

Plan your Career

Grad School Prep

Make Money

Opportunity to Travel

Expand Your Network

Interested?