Apply for UROP Opportunities

UROP hosts many different opportunities to support undergraduate research at UCI. Learn more about each opportunity and its application timeline by clicking on the appropriate link.

Recognition and Funding Opportunities

UROP Recognition and Funding Opportunities provide support for research or creative activities to UCI undergraduate students from all majors working under UCI faculty mentor guidance. 

Student receiving first place medal at Award ceremony

Research Discovery Program

The Research Discovery Program (RDP) prepares first-year freshmen and transfer students academically, professionally, and personally to conduct research at some point during their academic studies at UCI. 

Faculty and student talking about research poster

Presentation
Opportunities

UROP hosts both the UC Irvine Undergraduate Research Symposium each May and the Project Pitch Challenge each fall, where students can share their research with the campus community.

Student presenting poster to audience, pointing to information on poster.

Not Sure Where to Start?

Check out the Research Roadmap to see where you are on your research journey and what opportunities are applicable to you.