What does it take to produce an unforgettable research experience for UROP students? As a mentor, you have access to a variety of resources designed to facilitate effective research, from ongoing workshops, to guidelines around safety and health, to tips for supporting students who are working remotely. And we’re always here to help you explore other options and resources—just get in touch if you think we might be able to help or have suggestions for us. 

Facilitating Effective Research (FER) Workshops

Facilitating Effective Research (FER) is a multifaceted program designed to help graduate students, post-docs, and others who regularly work with UROP students to become more effective research mentors. We offer FER workshops throughout the year, and can offer a smaller dedicated session for your department or lab group.  If you are interested in attending a session or would like us to offer a smaller session just for your department or lab group, please feel free to contact Melissa Martin-Greene, Assistant Director, UROP.

Offerings upcoming closer to the start of the summer term – please check back for details.

Top tips for UROP mentors

Follow these guidelines for ensuring that your students understand their role and responsibilities in your lab or department, and learn how you can provide them with guidance and support that will maximize their UROP experience.

Read our mentor tips.

Resources for UROP mentors

From lab safety and intellectual property to application guidelines and immigration questions, MIT has a range of resources to help you navigate whatever issues might arise over the course of a UROP.

See our comprehensive curated advice.

Virtualizing experiential learning

How do you adapt experiential learning for a world where remote or hybrid engagement has become the new normal? We’ve assembled a series of resources designed to help you think about how best to reshape the experience.

Start reading about virtualizing (PDF download)

Remote making safety guidance

This database provides important best practices, guidelines, and protocols for makerspaces and other hands-on activities in remote environments.

Learn more about remote making safety guidance.