OpenFieldImperial Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme (UROP)
Imperial's flagship summer research placement program, enabling students to work directly alongside leading researchers on live scientific research investigations for 6 to 12 weeks.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled undergraduate student with minimum 2:1 / First Class predicted grade.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent working English communication.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Agreed project description co-authored with an Imperial College faculty host supervisor.
- Recommendation letters
- Faculty host endorsement and university academic transcript.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Bursary of £410 to £450 per week for 6 to 12 weeks of summer research work inside Imperial laboratories
- Application fee
- Free application for enrolled and visiting undergraduate scholars
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition; paid student research bursary.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027 (Annual deadline for Summer 2027 project bursary applications)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Imperial College London documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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