UROP

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)

Similar to applying for a grant, students submit research proposals that are evaluated and ranked by faculty members. Awardees are then announced and receive a stipend and expenses to move forward with their project.

Applications are accepted in the fall and spring and some summers. To find out more about the program, see who is eligible and apply, visit:

UMD's UROP Site

Deadlines

Next date is June 27, 2022 for fall 2022 projects.

Due to the large volume of applications and processing requirements, UROP deadlines are strict. Late applications are not accepted.

Sign up on the UMD site

Sharing UROP Results 

University UROP Sharing site

UROP Presentation Opportunities

UMD Showcase

Every fall and spring UMD provide any University of Minnesota undergraduate student who has completed a research or artistic project to showcase their project at the UMD Undergraduate Research and Artistic Showcase.  Students DO NOT have to be a UROP student to participate and they do not have a be student on the Duluth campus.  All undergraduate students from any University of Minnesota campus are welcome to attend. 

2021/2022 Academic Year Showcase Dates

Fall - Tuesday November 16, 2021   

Spring - Tuesday April 12, 2022   sign up here

11:00 - 2:00

Oral Presentations in the Garden Room

Poster Presentation in Rafters

Set up day of show from 8:00 - 10:45

Registration for the spring showcase will begin in mid-January.  

Guidelines for creating a professional poster

 

The fall 2021 showcase was featured on Fox21 news.

The spring 2019 showcase was featured on both WDIO and Fox21 news reports. 

NCUR 

The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) hosts the annual National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) for students.  In order to attend NCUR, UMD students must have a UMD UROP project, apply and be accepted by their college to attend NCUR, and submit an abstract to CUR.  If CUR approves your application, they will contact you of your acceptance and then you will be contacted by UMD and travel arrangements will be made for you,  Each year between 10 and 20 UMD students, attend NCUR.     

Spring 2022 will be virtual, April 4 - 8, 2022

Submissions are now open!

For details visit: https://www.cur.org/what/events/students/ncur/2022/ncur_2022/?utm_source=Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=InformZ&_zs=8K4Xb&_zl=RUMl2

Spring 2023 University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

University Digital Conservancy

Students may also deposit UROP project reports to the University Digital Conservancy,  This counts as a presentation, a requirement for UROP project, it will publicize work, make it findable through Google and provide a secure backup with a persistent URL.  

How to make this work:

  1. Go to the University Digital Conservancy (UDC): z.umn.edu/umdudc

  2. Click on the gold “Upload to the UDC” button and log in with your UMD credentials

  3. Select a collection: “University of Minnesota Duluth>UMD Undergraduate Research Opportunities (UROP)> UMD Undergraduate Research Opportunities (UROP)”

  4. Follow the prompts and fill in the form, selecting “Next” to move to the next page when needed

  • For Type, choose “Presentation”

  • Read the Terms of Deposit before submitting

  • Click “Complete” when done and your work will be submitted!

  • If you have any questions specific to the digital conservancy please contact Laura Vavrosky ([email protected])    

Final Report Steps

Students who have completed or are nearing completion of their UROP projects need to submit a final report as that is a condition of your UROP award. Information you provide is helpful to continue to improve the program. Preparing this report also benefits you in assessing the outcomes of your apprenticeship.

Be sure to check out these important links:

Final Report Information - This is a necessary step for all participants. If you have completed or are near completion of your project, check this out.

Final Report Completion Form

Faculty Verification Form (Google Form)

Helpful tips for completion:

  • When writing your summary, write with the general audience in mind who may not be familiar with your particular field.
  • You may include other materials in addition to your report (for example a published paper or final report written in conjunction with your faculty sponsor or other researchers), but these should not take the place of your summary.
  • We may want to quote excerpts from your final report to share with others as part of publicity for the program. If you prefer that your name not be used, please let us know.
  • Please complete the evaluation and your final report as soon as possible after completing your project. Because these are essential components of your award, failure to file the narrative report and evaluation form jeopardizes any future applications you submit for UROP funding.

Travel Fund Requests

Student Travel Fund Application

SCSE can potentially provide funds to students to assist in covering costs for presenting research or accepting awards. Applications are reviewed and depending on fund availability, it can be a competitive process. Funding is provided by generous annual gifts from alumni and friends of Swenson College.

Deadlines to apply:

  • August 15 deadline for travel between September and December of that year
  • November 15 deadline for travel between January to May of that year
  • February 15 deadline to fund summer travel

Please submit your application form prior to travel dates. Travel must be associated with presenting research or accepting awards. A student can only receive funding once as an undergraduate and once as a graduate.

Additional Resources for UROP Participants

  • Faculty members have also shared Potential UROP Projects.
  • Be sure to check in with your department or other departments of interest as they have additional information that can help you get involved in a research project. 
  • Additional Funding Request - To present the results of your research when other funds are exhausted. UROP students are encouraged to make use of other possible funding sources, no matter the amount, such as possible departmental or collegiate funds, and to have that funding secured when they make a request.
  • Institutional Review Board (IRB)
  • Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
  • Extension form - Print it out, fill it out, sign it and return it to the address listed.

If you have questions about the UROP program, contact:

Swenson College UROP Coordinator
Brian Hinderliter, Associate Dean
140 Engineering Bldg.
(218) 726-8707
[email protected]