Immerse yourself in real-world faculty research

MIT Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program

Find Projects Apply Online (Once you find your UROP) Access UROP's Strategic Plan

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

Information for Students

Collaborate with renowned MIT faculty on the exciting, real-world research happening across the Institute. Start here if you’re new to UROP.

Find Projects Apply Online (Once you have found your UROP)

Research Preparation & Training Tips for Finding a UROP Student Advice & Resources UROP for Wellesley Students

Upcoming Deadlines

IAP 2026

MIT First-Year Students

12.02.2025

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

IAP 2026

Students

01.06.2026

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

Spring 2026

Students

02.03.2026

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

Spring 2026

Students

03.10.2026

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 🍂 Deadline to review & approve Fall Credit & Sponsored Research UROP applications 10.16.2025 🍂

Information for Faculty & Other Mentors

Get connected with talented MIT students who are eager to learn and excited to help push your research forward.

Homepage Access

The Importance of Mentorship Mentor Resources Expectations and Guidelines Facilitating Effective Research

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