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Are you a junior looking for research both in the academic year and the summer? Interested in a graduate degree?
The UROC-Prep Research Program are welcoming more applicants to apply by the deadline my April 10th!
This program offers an outstanding opportunity to learn how to conduct research and prepare for graduate studies. The program is fully sponsored by the University of Arizona Graduate College. UROC-Prep participants have gone on to graduate, medical, law and other post-baccalaureate programs, both at the University of Arizona and at other prestigious universities. Many have already obtained a graduate or professional degree.
What are the benefits?
- Summer Stipend: $5,000
- Course Credits: Six units of upper-division summer undergraduate (tuition and fees paid by the Graduate College)
- Specialized Courses: A writing course designed to help with the basics of writing a research paper and creating graduate application materials
- Mentorship Matching: UA Faculty mentor in your chosen field of study (may or may not be available for in person meetings)
- NOTE: UROR-PREP has a team of staff members to support scholars to achieve the objectives of the summer program
- Summer Coursework and Workshops: Topics will be on organizing research, research ethics, public speaking/communication skills training, creating and presenting an outstanding research poster, and crafting a successful graduate school application
- Networking: The opportunity to join with like-minded scholars in preparation for graduate school
Need help with your application? Reach out to an Undergraduate Research Ambassador (URA) on how to craft a competitive application to this program by emailing undergradresearch@arizona.edu or making a 1:1 appointment with an URA.
Ready to apply? Please contact Karla Smith at at karlasmith@arizona.edu directly to apply. The application deadline is in April 10th, 11:59 PM AZ Time. No letters of recommendation are required to apply!
Questions? Please reach out to Karla Smith at karlasmith@arizona.edu.