Mens et Manus in Action!

Want the chance to work on cutting edge research? Explore this site to learn more about engaging in UROP at MIT.

Start your Journey with UROP

UROP cultivates and supports research partnerships between MIT undergraduates and faculty - whether you join established research projects or pursue your own ideas. With UROP the possibilities are endless! Start your journey using the tools provided on this site. 

ALERT

ALERT: COVID-19 UROP
Updates

The Institute's response to COVID-19 requires adjustments to spring term UROPs. Please complete the form linked in this section by March 31 to let us know whether you plan to continue your UROP remotely or will be ending your participation. We have also developed a set of UROP FAQs to help answer student and faculty questions.

Participation Options

There are a number of participation options available - from different modes of compensation to special departmental program options and more. Learn all about your options here.
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UROP Guidelines

Learn all about UROP participation guidelines and requirements.

Find Projects & Apply

Finding a UROP is the first step. Here you will find advice and resources to get you started - from preparing to participate and finding projects - to officially applying once you've secured a project.

Maximizing Your UROP
Experience

Tips, tools, and advice to help you make the most of your UROP experiences.
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For Supervisors and
Mentors

Designed to help UROP supervisors and mentors, including details on expectations, guidelines, advertising opportunities, and more.
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UROP Profiles

UROP Profiles

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Explore UROP@MIT

UROP is celebrating our 50th anniversary this year! What better way to celebrate than highlighting our amazing students and faculty?!

Explore UROP at 50 years
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Koch Ctr. for Cancer Research UROP Profile

Kamena welcomes us into her UROP at the Koch Institute. You can also learn more about this student profile project in the MIT News article - Faces of UROP.

Explore the world of cancer research in Kamena's profile video
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Huntington's disease research UROP profile

Learn about Natalia's UROP experience via her Video Profile.  See also the MIT News article - Faces of UROP for more information on this profile project.

Check out Natalia's UROP Profile Video
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Photonic Crystals UROP

Prashanth shares his story of UROPing in Physics. You can also learn more in the MIT News article - Faces of UROP

Explore Prashanth's research to model a new class of material: the photonic crystal in this profile video
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LuminAR UROP - A Media Lab Group Profile

Peak inside the Media Lab LuminAR UROP project.  See also the MIT News article - Faces of UROP for more information on this profile project.

Watch the video profile of the Media Lab LuminAR UROP project
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Perfecting the Super Battery - UROP Profile

Allan, a future inventor works on perfecting the super battery which will regulate the power grid. You can also learn more about this student profile video project in the MIT News article - Faces of UROP

Allan discusses his UROP project in his profile video
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    UROP 50th Anniversary Video
    UROP 50th Anniversary Video
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    Kamena Kostova
    Koch Ctr. for Cancer Research
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    Natalia Vélez
    Huntington's disease research ...
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    Prashanth Venkataram
    Photonic Crystals UROP
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    LuminAR UROP
    LuminAR UROP (Media Lab Group)
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    Allan Blanchard
    Perfecting the Super Battery - UROP Profile