UROP Resources

The UCI Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program makes is possible for undergraduate students to participate in research and provides grants to support UCI faculty-mentored research projects and creative activities. Since the URL is a research organization, we make it mandatory for all URL projects to apply for UROP funding.

There are various different UROP opportunities, but the one we're currently focusing on is the Research Experience Fellowship.

Research Experience Fellowship (REF)

According to the UROP website:

The Research Experience Fellowship (REF) provides recognition and possible funding for faculty mentored research and creative activity project related expenses. Funded awards are intended as reimbursement for project supplies and expenses. Undergraduate students may request up to $1,000 maximum for individual projects, and $2,500 maximum for group projects. Average funded awards typically range from $250-$400 for individual projects and $600-$1,000 for group projects. These awards are for research being carried out by current UCI students for up to one year (fall 2024 through summer 2025), or until graduation, whichever comes first. Students who do not need funding may apply for non-funded recognition. UROP Fellows who are enrolled at UCI in spring quarter 2025 are required to present their project at the UCI Undergraduate Research Symposium in May 2025.

You can find our resources in our UROP REF Resources page.