UROC Application Deadline

When

Midnight, Feb. 1, 2019

Where

UROC Summer Application

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Consortium (UROC)


The University of Arizona Graduate College administers the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Consortium (UROC).  Five of the participating research programs in the consortium are Graduate College supported programs:

These five programs along with our affiliated programs -- primarily NSF-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) -- are collectively known as UROC (pronounced you-rock). Brief descriptions and links to our affiliates' web pages are provided below. Visit individual program websites for more detailed information!

UROC  provides participants with excellent research training and graduate school preparation through:

  • research experience under the guidance of a faculty mentor
  • professional development and graduate admission workshops
  • a free professional GRE workshop and encouragement to take the GRE during UROC
  • social opportunities and a support network of like-minded peers
  • poster session, oral presentation, and abstract writing.

Financial support is provided (the amount varies by program).

There are many reasons for embarking on graduate study. Higher earnings and lower unemployment rates are two good reasons. Check out the recent US Bureau of Labor Statistics Data.

Typical eligibility requirements:

  • Class standing
  • US citizen or permanent resident
  • 3.0 GPA or above
  • Strong interest in pursuing graduate education, particularly in earning a master’s or PhD.

About the Graduate College UROC application process:

  • Graduate College UROC programs (Summer Research Institute, Ronald E. McNair Program, Minority Health Disparities, Maximizing Access to Research Careers, UROC-PREP/AWARDSS) share a common application. 
  • The application deadline for:
    - Ronald E. McNair/ UROC-PREP/ STAR /AWARDSS is November 1st (priority deadline), February 1st (final deadline)
    - All other UROC programs deadline is February 1st or as posted per program
  • Please read the instructions carefully and review the application before you complete it since you may want to take time to write some of your responses separately and then cut and paste them into the application.  The application must be completed in one sitting.
  • For the UROC on-line application: CLICK HERE

2019 Summer Program Dates:

  • June 2 - August 7 (you may be contacted if a prior online activity(ies) is required).
  • A full-time commitment of 40 hours/wk is required.