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 $1,500. UROP grants cover research expenses only.

UROP Details

Spring 2027 Deadlines

Applications Open: September 14, 2026
Application Deadline: October 16, 2026
Awards Announced: November 23, 2026
Payment Forms Due: January 19, 2027
Report Due: April 26, 2027

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 September 14, 2026 and close October 16, 2026.
Awards will be announced November 23, 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)