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MIT Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program

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Attention Students! ✨ IAP Faculty/DLC Pay, Credit & Volunteer UROP Deadline ⚡️ Deadline: 1.16.24

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.

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Upcoming Deadlines

IAP 2024

MIT First-Year Students

12.05.2023

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

IAP 2024

Students

01.16.2024

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

IAP 2024

Students

01.16.2024

IAP Credit UROP Application Deadline

Spring 2024

Wellesley Students

03.08.2024

Spring Semester UROP Cross-Registration 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 UROP Direct Funding Applications ✨9.18.2023

Information for Faculty & Other Mentors

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

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

For DLC Coordinators Deadline to Review & Approve Fall UROP Direct Funding Applications ✨9.25.2023

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