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 how you can register to present! Registration Deadline: April 7, 11:59 PM

Recognition and Funding for Summer Research

The Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) supports UC Irvine undergraduate students with some prior research experience who are continuing a faculty-mentored research experience or creative activity over the summer. Apply to receive recognition as a UROP Fellow and a possible stipend. Deadline: April 4, 11:59 PM

Student Researcher Spotlight: Jean Kim

Jean Kim (He/Him/His) appreciates the academic and personal growth he has gained through his research experience. Jean is a 2024–2025 UROP Peer Advisor.

Faculty Researcher Spotlight: Professor Nia Nixon

Professor Nia Nixon (She/Her/Hers) enjoys the collaborative element of working with the students she mentors and the sense of fulfillment that comes when the process bears fruit.

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!

Ready to get started?