UCI Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program

Join our Team!

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) invites you to apply to become a UROP Peer Advisor for the 2025-2026 academic year (Fall Quarter 2025 – Spring Quarter 2026).

We are looking for motivated UCI undergraduate researchers across all disciplines—from the arts to the humanities, engineering to social sciences, and beyond. Your unique perspective is essential in helping to create a supportive and diverse research environment at UCI.

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Student Researcher Spotlight: Kaustubh Simha

For Kaustubh Simha (He/Him/His), being willing to try new things has been a primary factor in his success as an undergraduate researcher. Kaustubh is in his second year as a UROP Peer Advisor.
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Faculty Researcher Spotlight: Professor Kristina Uban

Professor Kristina Uban (She/Her/Hers) is inspired by the growth her students achieve as they work through their research projects. For her support of the student she mentors, Professor Uban received the 2025 Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Research for the School of Public Health.
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2025 Undergraduate Research Symposium

The Symposium showcases the tremendous variety and depth of the undergraduate research culture at UC Irvine. Scheduled for May 12-16, 2025, this annual celebration welcomes all UCI undergraduate students who have participated in a UCI faculty-mentored research or creative activity within the last year to share their projects. Click below to learn more! 

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What is UROP?

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP), housed within the Office of the Vice Provost of Teaching and Learning, assists undergraduate students from ANY academic discipline to find research and creative on-campus opportunities with UCI faculty, or off-campus opportunities with industrial partners, national labs, and other universities. We also provide grants to support UCI faculty-mentored undergraduate research projects and creative activities during the academic year and summer.

 

Getting Started

 New to UROP?  It’s easy to get started by doing the following:

1. Attend a Workshop or watch the workshop recordings to learn about your options.  Then use these tools to help you choose:

2. Review the UROP Recognition and Funding webpage

3. Stop by Drop-In Hours or come to the office if you have specific questions.

Meet with an Advisor

Completed the steps above and still need help? 

Schedule an appointment with one of our UROP Advisors today!

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