UROP

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) offers financial assistance for student-driven scholarly and creative projects under the mentorship of a faculty member. UROP grants can be requested for up to $1,000. UROP grants cover research expenses only.

Spring 2026 UROP Opportunities. Applications open January 12. Applications are due February 4.

Student Eligibility and Responsibilities

Open to all University of Oklahoma undergraduate students on the Norman and Health Sciences Center campus.
Student projects must have a faculty sponsor.
Students may apply for UROP either individually or as a pair. If applying as a pair or team, any amount awarded will be divided equally between the two applicants.Teams must have a student lead.
If you are selected to receive a UROP award, you will be required to submit a one-page final report summarizing the results of your project. This will be due by the end of the semester following the semester in which your project was awarded. This date will be included in your award letter.

How to Apply

View the UROP Details and guidelines (PDF)
Visit the Application link below.
You will need to be prepared with the following information: Summary/Abstract, Budget, Contact information of your faculty sponsor and department chair/director.
DEADLINE: UROP applications open Jan. 12, 2026 and close Jan. 30, 2026.
Awards will be announced Feb. 13, 2026.

Apply for UROP

Contact honors@ou.edu with any questions or for more information.

Faculty Sponsor Responsibilities

Supervise student UROP project.
Ensure compliance with all university safety and research subject requirements.
Submit the final report to the Honors College (honors@ou.edu), which should consist of the following: 1) A narrative report prepared by the student. 2) Copy of formal written approvals if indicated (e.g., IRB, IACUC). View the UROP Details and guidelines (PDF)