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Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program

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MIT Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program

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Attention MIT Students! 🌟Sign-up to attend MIT’s First Institute-Wide UROP Mixer on 10.28.25 – 3-5PM in W20🌟

Upcoming Deadlines

IAP 2026

MIT First-Year Students

Special IAP UROP Direct-Funding Deadline for First-time MIT First-Years

IAP 2026

Students

IAP DLC/Supervisor-Funding (Sponsored Research) & Credit UROP Application Deadline

Spring 2026

Students

Spring UROP Direct Funding (funds from UROP Office) Application Deadline

Spring 2026

Students

Spring DLC/Supervisor-Funding (Sponsored Research) & Credit UROP Application Deadline
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Student Advice & Resources

If you’re excited by the possibility of doing real-world research with MIT faculty and researchers, then you’re ready to UROP.

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For Faculty & Other Mentors 🌟 Sign-up to connect with potential UROPs at MIT’s First Institute Wide UROP Mixer – 10.28.2025 🌟
For DLC Coordinators 🌻 Deadline to review & approve Fall Credit and Sponsored Research UROP applications 10.20.25 🌻

Eligibility and Participation

When it comes to planning and participating in a UROP, there’s a lot to consider. Review eligibility and participation options under our guidelines section!

Review Guidelines