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Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme (UROP)

Research is integral to education at SUTD. The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme (UROP) helps to foster a spirit of learning and inquiry among our undergraduates, by engaging faculty and students on cutting edge and innovative research projects.
Overview
UROP Plus
Outbound iUROP
Inbound iUROP
UROP Schedule
Guide for students
Guide for faculty

UROP Plus

UROP+ is a tailored research programme and focused training platform for Term 6 SUTD undergraduates who wish to delve deeper into their research interests and pursue research as their prospective career.

 

Why UROP+

UROP+ lets you:

  • Experience intensive and advanced research to deepen and strengthen your research skills
  • Extend your network and interaction with fellow peers, researchers, graduate students and faculty who share similar research and/or career interests
  • Develop writing and presentation skills for publications and research conferences/seminars
Supported UROP+ activities
  • Faculty-led projects
  • Research Centre-led projects
Eligibility

UROP+ is open to all SUTD undergraduates in Term 6 who are not on Leave of Absence, Academic Probation or under Required Withdrawal.

Requirements

UROP+ is an independent research activity.

To be eligible for UROP+ certification, you would need to carry out satisfactory completion of the assessment items below. You will be evaluated by your project supervisor and an independent reviewer (SUTD faculty) at the end of the programme.

 

Assessment Item Deadline
End-of-term Assessment Report By end of Term 6
End-of-term Assessment Report By end of Term 7
Technical Report By mid of Term 8
Presentation By end of Term 8
Project duration

The duration of a UROP+ project is 3 terms (Term 6 to Term 8).

Project funding

Successful UROP+ proposals will be supported with S$3,000 funding for materials and consumables to be spent according to the UROP Funding Guidelines

Call-for-Proposal and student application 

Call-for-Proposal and student application periods will be announced via email before Term 6.

 

Faculty/PIs are welcome to submit their proposals online at SAMS during the call-for-proposals period.

 

Approved UROP+ projects will open for student application in MyPortal.
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Frequently asked questions

How do I know if I am accepted into UROP?
Students will receive an email one week before new term starts. Otherwise, drop us an email at urop@sutd.edu.sg. 
I am working on a project but cannot complete within 1 term. What should I do?
You will have to discuss with your supervisor who will then submit a request for project extension to the UROP office. Please note that the maximum duration allowed for a UROP project is 2 terms.
How do I know if I am eligible for a UROP certificate?
At the end of your UROP, you will be evaluated by your project supervisor. If your work is deemed satisfactory, your supervisor will recommend you for a UROP certificate. You will be notified to collect your certificate when it is ready. Participation will also be recorded in your Fifth Row transcript.
Where can students view the list of projects available?

Projects are available online via MyPortal during the student application period (refer to schedule)

Can students participate in the UROP more than once?
Yes you can. However, priority will be given to first-time UROPers.

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