The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) and the Study Abroad Center have set aside funds
to support faculty-mentored undergraduate research undertaken while abroad or as a result of studying
abroad or participating in experiential or service-learning abroad. Both individual and group projects
can be proposed.
Below are recommended steps that you should take:
· Identify your research interest
· Find a UCI faculty mentor by reviewing faculty research profiles at: www.faculty.uci.edu
· Plan your research with your faculty mentor
· Apply for a UROP grant.
o Important: In your UROP grant proposal, be sure to state that you will be doing research while abroad
or as a result of studying abroad or doing service-learning abroad.
Important dates: http://www.urop.uci.edu/about.html
· April 24: UROP’s Proposal Writing Workshop
· May 18: UROP Symposium. See UCI students present their research.
· May 20: UROP Spring Grant Proposal deadline
· Mid-November: UROP Fall Grant Proposal deadline
Important resources:
· UROP: http://www.urop.uci.edu/about.html
· Study Abroad Staff Advisors: http://www.studyabroad.uci.edu/docs/AdvisorRegions.pdf
Need help?
· For questions regarding the UROP proposal, seek advice from UROP:
http://www.urop.uci.edu/about.html
· For questions regarding the logistics of doing research while abroad, meet with your Study
Abroad Advisor: http://www.studyabroad.uci.edu/docs/AdvisorRegions.pdf Call to schedule an appointment
949-824-6343.
· Finding additional students for a team research project, meet with your Study Abroad Advisor.
We look forward to assisting you in combining research and study abroad. Don’t let this opportunity to
earn money and build your resume slip away.